Lincoln and His Boys

By Rosemary Wells, P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)

Discover Lincoln through his sons' eyes amidst war and personal trials.

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96 pages· 9,890 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Amidst the Civil War's chaos, Abraham Lincoln is not just a president but a devoted father. Through the eyes of his sons, Willie and Tad, witness a tender side of Lincoln as he balances national turmoil with familial love. From train rides to Cabinet meetings, their adventures reveal a man rising above personal grief. This vivid portrayal offers a fresh perspective on a historical icon, blending the intimate with the monumental. How does Lincoln's bond with his sons shape his legacy? Explore this heartfelt journey through history's lens.

From the publisher

Historians claim him as one of America’s most revered presidents. But to his rambunctious sons, Abraham Lincoln was above all a playful and loving father. Here is Lincoln as seen by two of his boys: Willie, thrilled to be on his first train trip when Lincoln was deciding to run for president; Willie and Tad barging into Cabinet meetings to lift Lincoln’s spirits in the early days of the Civil War, Tad accompanying him to Richmond just after the South’s defeat. With the war raging and the Union under siege, we see history unfolding through Willie’s eyes and then through Tad’s — and we see Lincoln rising above his own inborn sadness and personal tragedy through his devotion to his sons. With evocative and engaging illustrations by P.J. Lynch, Rosemary Wells offers a carefully researched biography that gives us a Lincoln not frozen in time but accessible and utterly real. Back matter includes an author’s note.

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