Lincoln's Mentors

[Amy L.]

This book was discussed with Michael Gerhart (the author) a couple weeks ago on the Lincoln Log Podcast

Andrew Jackson is an odd pick... And makes the book that much more enticing to read.

It is said again and again that Lincoln's term in Congress was a failure, but...
Lincoln was on lots of committees, Taylor got elected, Lincoln delivered his 'Spot Resolutions' speech, etc. (Well, perhaps that speech is the reason Whigs lost the Cong. seat, but... 'A failed term in office' seems quite harsh.)