Shattered Dreams: The Story of Mary Todd Lincoln

by David R. Collins

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883846072
• ISBN13: 9781883846077
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

A compassionate picture of a misunderstood First Lady

David Collins has presented an enigmatic character in a compassionate and lively manner. Mrs. Lincoln's instability is legendary, but when examined in a modern context it becomes more understandable -- even bogus! Given all the tragedies in her life, plus the possibility of medical problems (it is reported that both she and President Lincoln were plagued with migraines) it is amazing that she fared as well as she did. Collins starts with her insanity trial then journeys back to lay the stage for her son's action. Even though some might question the loyalty of a son who was declaring his mother insane, Collins manages to present him also in a sympathetic manner. This is a very engaging book that both I and my nine-year-old son enjoyed. With its handy index, it would also be a good volume for students preparing research projects.