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

By Joe L. Wheeler

Book Overview

Learn how faith influenced one of American history's most beloved and admired presidents--Abraham Lincoln--in this thoroughly researched and thought-provoking account. There is no shortage of books chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered leaders in our nation's history. But for all that's been written on our sixteenth president, surprisingly little has focused on his faith and how it shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years--until now. In Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage, historian and scholar Joe Wheeler, brings to the light the story of Lincoln's enduring faith. With insightful research collected through ten years of extensive study, Wheeler skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, and brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln's life, faith, and courage. The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage will forever impact the way you think about Lincoln, and will inspire your own faith along the way. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416550968
• ISBN13: 9781416550969
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An inspiring look at a great President

I have always admired Abraham Lincoln, as a man and as a president, and I have been a student of his presidency and the Civil War in the past. But I learned so much within the pages of this excellent book that I hadn't known before. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I bought it for my Kindle and "highlighted" lots of passages throughout. I'll definitely read this book again.

Surely Our Greatest President

"I believe the declaration that `all men are created equal' is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest." ~Abraham Lincoln Accurate,beautifully written work. Every American should read this eloquent book. The stories,inspiring and well described. Heartily recommend this book!

A compelling look at Lincoln

In the introduction to his latest book, Joe Wheeler relates this advice from his ad man son Greg: "No matter what the product, just tie [Abraham] Lincoln to it and it's guaranteed to sell." This perhaps explains why I've seen ads for everything from car insurance to sleeping pills featuring the celebrated 16th president of the United States. There's even a diner in my old neighborhood that features Lincoln's face prominently...

A Wonderful Read!

I have collected books about Abraham Lincoln for well over forty years. I found Dr. Wheeler's book to be one of the most enjoyable to read of any that I have on my shelves. The stories that the author shares made this very unique President more "human" to me. I happened to be in Washington, D.C., when I finished the book. Although I have visited the Lincoln Memorial many times, it was a very emotional experience this time...

Every American Should Read this Book about our Greatest President!

I love history, yet I seldom carve out the time to indulge. When I was gifted "ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A Man of Faith and Courage" I began to skim it ready to put it aside. But I just couldn't put it down! Sure there are countless books on our most admired President, but NONE like this one! In this book we get verified and authenticated quotes from the man himself revealing the depth of his faith and specifically how that faith grew,...