Mary Todd Lincoln by Jean Baker

[Eva Elisabeth]

Great review, Gene, and great comment, Laurie. And wasn't it incredible how she despite all Robert's "conspiracy" and his "nasty lawyer tricks", despite all
circumstances managed to get out of Robert's "jail"?

To all who want to read "Mary's story" from different point of view, which is Mary's, I recommend "The trials of Mrs. Lincoln" by Samuel Schreiner.

The focus is on the insanety trials, but it at least briefly covers her entire life. The author shows therein that it is possible to explain her "insane" behavior, and one could understand the thoughts and fears he has put into Mary's mind as those of a human beings ones, not just as of those of a "hellcat'" or an "insane". And he offers a point of view on the marriage from which one could imagine that - despite the normal ups and downs - she might have been exactly the counterpart Abraham Lincoln needed - personally and with regard to his career. Except for Mary's fictional thoughts (point of view), all is factual, carrying a lot of interesting facts actually, including sources.
I think Mary deserves this book to be read (and I hope someone will do and share his/her opinion, I am curious...)

https://www.amazon.com/Trials-Mrs-Lincol...0803293259
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