Publishers Weekly describes this book as âthe most meticulously researched Lincoln biography ever written. Burlingame's Lincoln comes alive as the author unfolds vast amounts of new research while breathing new life into familiar stories. It is the essential title for the bicentennial.â Publishers Weekly also notes, âThe book need not be heard in one sitting. Each part stands alone.â Now Gildan Media brings to you, chapter by chapter, what Doris Kearns Goodwin calls a ââŚprofound and masterful portrait.â
A Righteous Lawyer Deals With an Unhappy Marriage (1837-1842)
"We must fight the devil with fireâ - Slasher Gaff Politico in Springfield (1837-1841)
Lincoln's studies lead to him becoming a successful lawyer in Illinois. He is often published anonymously during the political campaign of 1837 and his works include detailed rebuttals against opposing politicians. As a pivotal member of the Whig party, Lincoln openly begins to condemn mob violence and lynching, and begins to publicly denounce slavery in his speeches. This chapter details much of the wrongdoings and disorderly conduct that mark the political landscape of the time.
âIt would just kill me to marry Mary Toddâ - Courtship and Marriage (1840-1842)
This chapter is entirely dedicated to Lincolnâs courtship and marriage to his wife, Mary Todd. His complete opposite, she is abusive, spiteful, argumentative and extremely thrifty. Many attribute Lincolnâs drive to become president to her, as even before their marriage, she referred to herself as a presidentâs wife and her disagreeable temperament often drove him out of the domestic realm and into the streets with the common people, making him extremely popular in the community.