Gaybraham Lincoln: A Dramatic Retelling of Our 16th President
While Abraham Lincoln is celebrated as the savior of the Union and a monumental figure in American history, "Gaybraham Lincoln: A Dramatic Retelling of Our 16th President" delves into a lesser-known aspect of his life. The book argues that the 16th U.S. President was gay, a conclusion reached through an in-depth re-examination of historical evidence. This work explores the profound and intimate relationships Lincoln shared with men throughout his life. Central to the book's thesis is the bond Lincoln shared with Joshua Speed, with whom he shared a bed for four years. Their correspondence, filled with longing and deep affection, is presented as a key piece of evidence of their romantic connection. The book also examines Lincoln's other close male friendships, such as those forged while traveling the Eighth Judicial Circuit, where sharing beds with other men was common practice. "Gaybraham Lincoln" contrasts these deep male connections with Lincoln's troubled marriage to Mary Todd, which it portrays as a "union of convenience" driven by societal pressure and political ambition. The book contextualizes Lincoln's life within 19th-century social customs, arguing that the intense, emotionally and physically close relationships between men were a significant, yet often overlooked, part of his existence. The author contends that viewing Lincoln through a queer lens does not diminish his historical achievements but rather offers a more complex and humanized portrait of the man. The book suggests that Lincoln's lifelong melancholy and profound empathy may have been shaped by the internal conflict between his private desires and public duties. By challenging the conventional narrative, "Gaybraham Lincoln" seeks to reclaim a hidden part of his story and affirm the validity of queer lives throughout history.
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