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The True Mary Todd Lincoln - Susan Higginbotham - 08-11-2014 02:59 PM
This is a biography of Mary Todd Lincoln by Betty Boles Ellison, published in March. Has anyone read it? The author seems to have good credentials but the price ($37 for a 300-page paperback!) is a little much.
http://www.amazon.com/The-True-Mary-Todd-Lincoln/dp/0786478365/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407786769&sr=8-1&keywords=True+Mary+Todd+Lincoln
RE: The True Mary Todd Lincoln - Gene C - 08-11-2014 03:28 PM
I checked the Amazon author page, she has written one other book and it has two reviews. Neither were favorable.
http://www.amazon.com/Justice-Delayed-Denied-Betty-Ellison/dp/074145064X/ref=la_B00E7HQBGO_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1407788387&sr=1-2#customerReviews
RE: The True Mary Todd Lincoln - Donna McCreary - 08-11-2014 03:43 PM
Last month when in Springfield, Dr. James Cornelious and I had a discussion about this book. I wanted his opinion before making the purchase. His advice was to neither purchase it or read it. He read two pages of it in my presence, and both pages were filled with numerous mistakes.
RE: The True Mary Todd Lincoln - Susan Higginbotham - 08-11-2014 04:26 PM
Thanks, folks! I had planned to read a sample on Mr. Kindle tonight, but I think I'll spare Mr. Kindle the indignity.
RE: The True Mary Todd Lincoln - LincolnToddFan - 08-11-2014 06:31 PM
Ooohhh...how did I not know about this?? I read everything I can on Mary, she fascinates me nearly as much as her husband does. But it's a little too pricey for me right now.
Lord knows Mary Todd Lincoln needs someone out there telling her side of things for a change...is there any new information?
RE: The True Mary Todd Lincoln - Donna McCreary - 08-12-2014 09:57 PM
(08-11-2014 06:31 PM)LincolnToddFan Wrote: Ooohhh...how did I not know about this?? I read everything I can on Mary, she fascinates me nearly as much as her husband does. But it's a little too pricey for me right now.
Lord knows Mary Todd Lincoln needs someone out there telling her side of things for a change...is there any new information?
Yes, there is! THE MARY LINCOLN ENIGMA is good because it gives twelve different points of view about Mary's life. Also, Jason Emerson has done some wonderful research regarding the insanity trial. He also has a new book coming soon about Mary and poetry. It should be an excellent read.
RE: The True Mary Todd Lincoln - LincolnToddFan - 08-12-2014 10:43 PM
Hi Donna,
I've already read The Mary Lincoln Enigma, but thanks for the heads up about the poetry book. I can't wait!
