Two New Lincoln Books

[Susan Higginbotham]

Has anyone read these new books (available now on Amazon despite having May publication dates)? The first, Alan Manning's Father Lincoln, focuses on Lincoln's relationship with his sons; the second, by Charles Strozier, on Lincoln's friendship with Joshua Speed.

http://www.amazon.com/Father-Lincoln-Unt..._pd_nS_ttl

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Friend-Foreve..._pC_nS_ttl

[Angela]

Has anyone read these new books (available now on Amazon despite having May publication dates)? The first, Alan Manning's Father Lincoln, focuses on Lincoln's relationship with his sons; the second, by Charles Strozier, on Lincoln's friendship with Joshua Speed.

http://www.amazon.com/Father-Lincoln-Unt..._pd_nS_ttl

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Friend-Foreve..._pC_nS_ttl

Have not read them yet, but I just ordered the second one - it looks really interesting and I'll report as soon as I am through. Thanks for posting about them!

[Susan Higginbotham]

You're welcome! I ordered them too--should be coming today!

[Miss_Bellatrix]

Has anyone read these new books (available now on Amazon despite having May publication dates)? The first, Alan Manning's Father Lincoln, focuses on Lincoln's relationship with his sons; the second, by Charles Strozier, on Lincoln's friendship with Joshua Speed.

http://www.amazon.com/Father-Lincoln-Unt..._pd_nS_ttl

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Friend-Foreve..._pC_nS_ttl

Have not read them yet, but I just ordered the second one - it looks really interesting and I'll report as soon as I am through. Thanks for posting about them!

Angela, I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of them! I'd like to read them as well - they do sound quite interesting! As it stands, I've got four Lincoln/Civil War books on the go right now. It might be awhile before I can get around to reading these.

And yes, thanks for posting about them, Susan! I always love to know when there are new Lincoln books out. I feel like my list of books to read grows every few days

[Eva Elisabeth]

Sound both good. I, too, hope for your reviews (the second one is quite pricey)!

[Susan Higginbotham]

I just finished the book about Speed, and I recommend it. It's a fascinating look at the relationship between Lincoln and Speed (one that the author regards as strictly heterosexual, for those who were wondering), with interesting insights into Lincoln's depressive episodes and his breakup and reconciliation with Mary Todd.

[Gene C]

Thanks Susan, having read Strozier's other book, "Lincoln's Quest For Union", I was curious how he might deal with their close friendship.
Any significant areas that you were NOT in agreement with?

[Eva Elisabeth]

I just finished the book about Speed, and I recommend it. It's a fascinating look at the relationship between Lincoln and Speed (one that the author regards as strictly heterosexual, for those who were wondering), with interesting insights into Lincoln's depressive episodes and his breakup and reconciliation with Mary Todd.

Have you read "We are Lincoln Men"? How do they compare? (Despite Donald's containing just one chapter on Speed).

[Susan Higginbotham]

I haven't read "We Are Lincoln Men." It's on the list!

Gene, there's nothing that I really strongly disagreed with. I'm still pondering over the question of Lincoln's breakup with Mary and their reconciliation, so it was interesting to read this author's opinion, although I wasn't entirely convinced. I need to read some more of the sources, Herndon, etc. (I'm writing a novel about Mary and her sister Emilie, so I have to figure out something!)

[RJNorton]

I'm still pondering over the question of Lincoln's breakup with Mary

One theory on this I've read is that Abraham was strongly attracted to Matilda Edwards (as most young Springfield males apparently were), and this was the main factor in the breakup. I have always wondered about Lincoln's feelings for Matilda...

(Speed liked her, too, I think)

[Eva Elisabeth]

I need to read some more of the sources, Herndon, etc. (I'm writing a novel about Mary and her sister Emilie, so I have to figure out something!)

If you haven't yet I highly recommend (rather urge) you to also read Donald's "Herndon's Lincoln".

[Lincoln Wonk]

You're welcome! I ordered them too--should be coming today!

Thanks, Susan. These really look interesting.