Lincoln the Unknown

WOW. I forgot all about this book. My dad cherished both Lincoln + Dale Carnegie. My sweet husband found this, (signed) about 10 yrs before my dad died. At the end, my dad was losing it mentally. My mom thinks he may have given it away. What a shame.

Knowing little other than the obvious facts about Lincoln, I was amazed, entertained, and simply captivated by this Carnegie masterpiece. Lincoln's poverty-stricken childhood, his lackluster days as a lawyer, his love of poetry, his political career - it's all covered in great detail and conveyed in a very appealing and straightforward style. Carnegie's research and dedication towards this book are deservedly well-applauded. The story of how this very mortal man became so admired, so loved, and such an American icon is simply priceless. This monumental work is a must-have for anyone's collection.

If you don't know anything about Lincoln this book is for you!

The author, Carnegie, was enthralled with Lincoln and by the end of the book you will be too.

The book does an excellent job portraying who Loncoln was from childhood to adult to Presidency. It was the first book I ever read on Lincoln and I ended up learning so much about this superlative man.

A great introduction to Lincoln.

on you, influencing in a strong, positive manner, all your views and decision making. Dale Carnegie takes you up close, giving an interestingly personal insight of what made Lincoln. Tragic, Inspiring, Informative. An excellent book to hook into history and politics those who were not. Why not a Reprint?

I agree with Oceandweller who said he/she wished this book were still in print so he/she could send a copy to all his/her friends. This book is terrific right from page one until the very end. I bought this book used, I forget how much I paid. Whatever I paid, it was worth it. It's not often in one's lifetime that one comes across a book like this, both educational and entertaining. Dale Carnegie pulls you right into the story from the very first page and you just can't extricate yourself from then on until the book ends. Not only was the story so interesting, but Lincoln comes across as the wisest of men. "With malice towards none and charity for all..." these, his words, keep echoing in my mind. Though he fought the civil war, a terribly bloody war, he did this to save this great nation. His words and his sentiment must be what is meant by 'love your enemies'(St Luke 6:27). Lincoln had no church; he said, "When I do good, I feel good, when I do bad I feel bad, and that's my religion". But through his life he exemplies the best which man can aspire to. After reading this book, for me Lincoln stands head and shoulders above all the greatest men of whom I know something (there may be others like him but I haven't met or read about them). This book should be required reading in all the high schools - in my humble opinion.

This is a thoroughly engrossing book. I could not put it down after finding it in my grandmother's collection of old books. It inspired me to become a better person and to strive for perfection and integrity in everything that I do. This book talks about the Lincoln that we were not taught about in history classes. I was impressed with the fact that Lincoln totally despised slavery. Especially after witnessing the treatment of a mulatto slave girl on the auction block by prospective buyers. His triumphs and failures make him seem much more human. Not only was he a great President, but a great human being as well. It illustrates the fact that the only true measure of real success is the ability to endure pain. If you can get your hands on this book, it is a must read.

I recieved this book (which is "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" in one edition) as a gift from a Dale Carnegie Instructor (Thanks again Ron!). This has been quite possible the greatest gift anyone has given me. I recommend this book to anybody and everybody. Reading this book will increase your confidence and your skills incredibly. Not reading it would be a punishment to yourself, and you deserve better.

AMAZING BUT VERY SAD. MR. CARNEGIE MAKES THE MAN COME TO LIFE AS NOT ONLY A HUMAN BEING BUT ALSO AS AN AMERICAN UNDERDOG. DIRT POOR, HUMBLE, AND HONEST HE NEVER GAVE UP NO MATTER HOW BLEAK HIS SITUATION. THE BOOK IS A TESTAMENT TO LIVING WITH INTEGRITY.

Mr. Carnegie has made reading history fun. I am very interested in reading about U.S. and World History(Democracy In America, Federalist Papers, Napoleonic Wars,etc.). A co-worker of mine, who is not a history buff, read this book and just gushed about how great a read it was. AND IT IS. If you had any doubt about the making of a character, read this before you read any self-help book.

Revisionist from beginning to end. The book is not factual but rather it is selective and opinionated. Just one example: Lincoln was quoted in the book as saying something like "the great mass of people are opposed to slavery". If Lincoln was quoted in this day and age, he would be correct, but not back then. So, either Lincoln never said that, he was a liar, or he was an idiot. I would estimate that he never said that. Based on the types of books that Carnegie has written, it would appear that he is not a great scholar on Lincoln, and it shows. The book seems to have been written for the purpose of propaganda.

As I was intently reading from The George Harrison Reader
I was summoned to the precipice by the gorge garrison leader
To be informed that the era of shacking-up with pride was here
I have the mattress, and the drive, the gizmos and plastic gear
And the God-given wherewithal to avoid contracting diphtheria
And the good travel sense to avoid Pakistan, Iran, Iraq & Syria
Worse than hitch-hiking through inner Venezuela with flat slobs
Better than tricking Danish chicks with cherry-flavored fat knobs
I can tinker with tits till my two eyes swell so tightly they're shut
I can clean my rods, poles, catapults of scum, slime, crud & smut
Nothing matters when in charge are folks who champion the rut
and torture the finer things with pig-bones from the tomb of Tut
The winds of change are changing course of which time's ravaged
the baubles of the proper and the propertied, their runts savaged
To thrill Danish chicks I can crush green walnuts by stout hammer
use my toes to run circles, curl my lips around doubtful grammar
and crack my crack-of-itchy into a retardative, poutful stammer
or display trashily what garbage-men see as hi-fashion glamor

Ordered a Lincoln book and received a snake toilet seat. I'm not sure what happened in the warehouse that day. I guess if Honest Abe liked snakes, we could learn to appreciate them too. Ended up keeping the snake seat cover because, honestly, both the book and the seat cover would end up in the bathroom. I keep telling guests to visit the Lincoln bathroom. No one will come back over after visiting the toilet. I guess not everyone shares Abe's appreciation of pythons.

Revisionist from beginning to end. The book is not factual but rather it is selective and opinionated. Just one example: Lincoln was quoted in the book as saying something like "the great mass of people are opposed to slavery". If Lincoln was quoted in this day and age, he would be correct, but not back then. So, either Lincoln never said that, he was a liar, or he was an idiot. I would estimate that he never said that. Based on the types of books that Carnegie has written, it would appear that he is not a great scholar on Lincoln, and it shows. The book seems to have been written for the purpose of propaganda.

As I was intently reading from The George Harrison Reader
I was summoned to the precipice by the gorge garrison leader
To be informed that the era of shacking-up with pride was here
I have the mattress, and the drive, the gizmos and plastic gear
And the God-given wherewithal to avoid contracting diphtheria
And the good travel sense to avoid Pakistan, Iran, Iraq & Syria
Worse than hitch-hiking through inner Venezuela with flat slobs
Better than tricking Danish chicks with cherry-flavored fat knobs
I can tinker with tits till my two eyes swell so tightly they're shut
I can clean my rods, poles, catapults of scum, slime, crud & smut
Nothing matters when in charge are folks who champion the rut
and torture the finer things with pig-bones from the tomb of Tut
The winds of change are changing course of which time's ravaged
the baubles of the proper and the propertied, their runts savaged
To thrill Danish chicks I can crush green walnuts by stout hammer
use my toes to run circles, curl my lips around doubtful grammar
and crack my crack-of-itchy into a retardative, poutful stammer
or display trashily what garbage-men see as hi-fashion glamor