Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired PresidentHow 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 |
ANXIOUS TO MEET THEIR PRESIDENT | 187 |
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Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired ... Joe Wheeler No preview available - 2008 |
Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage: Stories of Our Most Admired ... Joe Wheeler No preview available - 2019 |
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