The tumultuous experiences Abraham Lincoln had with the women in his life have long been known, but here the stories have been brought together - and filled out with newly discovered accounts - in a fresh, new way that shows their effect on Lincoln's personality, ambition, and spirit:
- The death of his mother when he was nine years old gave him a feeling of abandonment.
- The discovery that his mother's ancestry and reputation were scandalous and that he may have been illegitimate.
- The unexpected death of his beloved sister, Sarah.
- The untimely death of Ann Rutledge, probably the only woman with whom Lincoln shared a deep, wonderful love.
- His sudden and unexpected marriage to Mary Todd, a marriage that was Lincoln's greatest tragedy.
Not overlooked are the positive impacts of women on Lincoln and he on them, especially his stepmother - the first person to treat him with respect.
This in-depth book reveals the effect that women had on Abraham Lincoln's life and career.
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