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| Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln | 
 enlarge | Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
List Price: $21.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  398 reviews
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 944
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 2.1
ISBN: 0743270754
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.7092
EAN: 9780743270755
Publication Date: September 26, 2006
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Book for our Times January 6, 2009
Read this book if you know anything at all about Abraham Lincoln, or very little! The author has crafted a rich, detailed perspective of a man for all seasons, an American for all times. Our country longs for the depth and breath of his wisdom as much now as during the slice of history in which he lived. Truly, this is nonfiction at its finest! - Barbara Victoria
one of my favorites January 6, 2009
Over the past several years, I've been trying to catch up on some of the American history that I should have learned as a youngster. However, in grade-school, these stories never seemed to come to life in the same way that they do while reading them today.
Several reviewers have commented that this book glosses over some of the hard edges and deep divides among Lincoln's team, and that may be true. However, that did not detract from this book for me. I wasn't looking for a deep analysis so-much as I was hoping to just gain a little insight into Lincoln as a man and as president; as I turned the last page of this book, I felt that I had learned a great deal more than I had anticipated, and enjoyed it all the while.
I have to admit to that these old eyes were a little bit more than "misty" while trying to read the closing pages of this book, and the abrupt ending really had me wondering how this story might have ended were not the main character stolen from us so early.
A leader for All the Ages January 5, 2009
Lincoln is probably the most significant figure in American History not because of his political acumen though it is legend and not because he was a great general though he led us through our greatest historical trial - the Civil War. His greatness lies in the fact that he was big enough to see the American experiment for what is was - an experiment for the whole world and small enough to be able to communicate complex thought in language the average man could understand. Through these characteristics he engendered trust and admiration and yes - even loyalty not only from his supporters from his skeptics and enemies as well. If we are limited to a word to describe this historical giant it must be - Magnanimity. He was truly a leader for all the ages.
Ms Goodwin weaves what could have been a dry recounting of the facts of history into an incredible page turning tapestry revealing the chemistry of the events and historical opportunities of the day as they were catalyzed by personalities of Lincoln and his cabinet, the Team of Rivals.
Whatever you think about Mr Obama, he is our President elect and this book has influenced his political trajectory. He has asked for the Lincoln Bible to be the Bible used when he takes the oath of office. To know his mind this is required reading.
team of rivals January 5, 2009
This is definately a terrific book. Can't help but think of the Obama campaign linking his unlikely rise to Lincoln. Great book for presidential history and civil war buffs.
An incredible story January 1, 2009
Even though this is an informative and serious biography, it's a real page turner. Goodwin engages the reader in this story of a pivotal period in our history and a group of unique and talented men. I could not put this book down!
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