Long but very extensive and amazingly inspiring

The definitive work on Lincoln, from birth to assassination, truly inspiring and moving account of the man who much surely be the best president america has ever had. The only downside to the book is the narration is a little dull, and it is a bit obvious where the breaks and edits where. Well worth a listen if you have the time (very long!).

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A very thorough biography

It is obvious that a lot of serious research has gone into writing this biography, and I have enjoyed getting innumerable little unexpected insights into the person behind the statesman.



The thoroughness, however, also means that the biography contains rather long stretches of information that I did not find interesting or to be contributing much to my understanding of the character of Lincoln.



The parts that I found most interesting concerned his upright moral character, insisting on reimbursing other people's loss without any legal obligation to do so - and then fulfilling his pledge at considerable personal and financial cost. Also, the way he learned from numerous mistakes when trying to conduct the war, often being rather too patient with generals of questionable will or ability to act, is compelling "reading".



Finally, his sense of loyalty to subordinates who tried to carry out his instructions (rather than orders) impressed me - even when they failed dismally. All paint the picture of a man of unusual integrity, of unsurpassed desire to learn from his mistakes, and of a selfless gentleness that should be challenge to every one of us.



The narrator's voice changes considerably (is it the same narrator or were parts recorded in a different studio later on?) in a few places, which I have not noticed in any other audio books. Not a problem, just different!



I do recommend this book, but intricate details of party organisation and hordes of less-than-central politicians could have been omitted, in my opinion.

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an excellent book about an amazing man.

I really enjoyed this. It is a detailled and well researched book. the narrators vouce took a bit of getting used to. but is was a compelling read.

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I really enjoyed this audiobook and would recommend it to anyone.
Even though it is a very long audiobook it keeps you engaged and interested and Lincoln's life story is so completely amazing and inspiring you will be totally addicted to this audiobook I was, I even listened to it again one month later.

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The world of Abraham Lincoln opens up beautifully

The day after seeing 'Lincoln' in the cinema, I bought this audio book. It is superb. An extremely thorough biography from Abraham Lincoln's early life through to his assassination... in a very enjoyable and easy 30 hours. The author spent decades researching his subject and it shows in the detail. It's also clear that he left out a lot of extraneous information, so it is never boring. I thoroughly recommend this insight into one of the great men of the modern world.

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Sensational story of a great man

Truly brilliant way to spend 30 hours! Incredible story of one one of the greatest leaders ever.

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Worthy but dull

Oh dear, I have tried listening to this several times but the narrator has a really monotonous voice. How the author made such an interesting character as Lincoln this dull I don't know. I tend to play it when I can't sleep and before I know it.......zzzzzz.

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just a list of facts read without emotion.

very boring book about a great man. Tough to keep attention at any moment. Skip.

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