Robert E. Lee, Rock Star

[Linda Anderson]

(12-03-2012 09:58 PM)Mark MacKenzie Wrote:  Just think how many boys and girls had and still have the name Lee in the south. "Rock star" I'm afraid belittles the man.

I don't think the person making the comment in the article was trying to belittle Lee since she praised him for NOT having the life style we associate with rock stars. She meant that he even though he was a charismatic leader, he still managed to live an honorable life. Charisma means "A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm." http://www.thefreedictionary.com/charisma

"Rock star" can also mean that a person is outstanding in their work.

I actually like the term since it gives me an idea of how much devotion Lee inspired. Bill, what biography of Lee do you recommend?