Edwin Stanton

[L Verge]

Interesting that y'all should mention the psychiatric end of things when I just finished reading the chapter about Mary Lincoln's problems in the new book, The Mary Lincoln Enigma.

This comment is directed at Mike B. and Donna McCreary, who contributed chapters to the book as well as Mike being an editor. I still have about fifty pages to go (just starting the one by Jason Emerson - love his writings - on Mrs. Lincoln's relationship with Robert); but, in my opinion, no one needs to write another book about that First Lady. This one covers every aspect that you can ask for in a single volume. It approaches Mary from all sides, both positive and negative; and so far, I am coming away with even more sympathy and understanding for the lady.

I highly recommend it - even for the men among us who might view her as an albatross around Mr. Lincoln's neck. It turned out to be much more than I expected