The Women In Lincoln's Life

<p>The tumultuous experiences Abraham Lincoln had with the women in his lifehave long been known, but here the stories have been brought together - andfilled out with newly discovered accounts - in a fresh, new way that shows theireffect on Lincoln's personality, ambition, and spirit:</p><ul> <li>The death of his mother when he was nine years old gave him a feeling of abandonment.</li> <li>The discovery that his mother's ancestry and reputation were scandalous and that he may have been illegitimate.</li> <li>The unexpected death of his beloved sister, Sarah.</li> <li>The untimely death of Ann Rutledge, probably the only woman with whom Lincoln shared a deep, wonderful love.</li> <li>His sudden and unexpected marriage to Mary Todd, a marriage that was Lincoln's greatest tragedy.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p> Thisin-depth book reveals the effect that women had on Abraham Lincoln's life andcareer.</p><p> </p>