What are you reading now?

[Joe Di Cola]

I’m sure that I am late to the party with this one – but I have just picked up "Honor's Voice" by Douglas L. Wilson and fell in love with it immediately.
It’s a very close look into the years between 1831-1842 and Lincolns personal, professional and political development.
It starts out with a lengthy look at the famous wrestling match between Armstrong and Lincoln and I am completely smitten with the depth of research the author put into this little incident. This is just right up my alley because I love to trace quotes back to their origins.
The second reason I appreciate the book so much is the fact that it makes for a wonderful companion piece to “Herndon’s Informants”. While I constantly refer to it, it is not an easy read for a newbie and more often than not, it gives me more questions than answers. One I find a particular quote, I have to trace down the person who gave it, learn whether or not the person was credible and how and when and under which circumstances the particular information got into this great collection.
To me it feels, like “Honor’s Voice” is a great guide in that field. It carefully argues various cases, gives an in depth look on people involved and quite some background info.
AND it’s a fun read!

Angela,

After Honor's Voice", I would recommend Herndon's Informants, co-authored by Douglas Wilson.
Joe