Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired President

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Simon and Schuster, 2008 M01 29 - 256 pages
How Lincoln's Faith Shaped His Leadership

Undoubtedly the most revered leader in American history, Abraham Lincoln has had more books written about him than all our nation's presidents put together. But for all that's been written, little has focused on his faith and how this quality shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years.

Author Joe Wheeler, historian and scholar, brings to the pages of this insightful book the knowledge gleaned from over ten years of study and more than sixty books on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, Wheeler brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln's life, faith, and courage.

The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of this book will leave a lasting impression on your heart, your mind, and your life.
 

Contents

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
11
THE MAKING OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
33
A NEW BEGINNING
47
THE VILLAGE OF NEW SALEM
65
LIFE GOES
85
THE ROAD BACK TO
105
ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE WHITE HOUSE
115
IN THE MIDST OF ENEMIES
143
1863 A LAND AWASH IN BLOOD
195
TO ERR IS HUMAN
203
O CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN
223
EPILOGUE
245
WHEN LINCOLN PASSED
251
THE MISSIONARY MONEY
261
NOTES
279
Copyright

ANXIOUS TO MEET THEIR PRESIDENT
187

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About the author (2008)

Joe Wheeler is considered one of America’s leading story anthology creators. His bestselling Christmas in My Heart story anthology is the longest running Christmas story series in America. Wheeler earned a master’s in history from Pacific Union College, a master’s in English from Sacramento State University, and a PhD in English from Vanderbilt University. He lives with his wife in Conifer, Colorado.

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