tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post4653740568334408530..comments2024-02-09T21:06:31.688-05:00Comments on Let Them Read Books: Blog Tour Q&A with Jerome Charyn, Author of I Am AbrahamJenny Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912015732671970679noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-84889017959831728452015-03-01T15:30:26.216-05:002015-03-01T15:30:26.216-05:00What do I admire about Lincoln....there is so much...What do I admire about Lincoln....there is so much to admire! But I think what stands out most for my is his honest straightforward approach and willingness to stand up for what he believes.Kim@Time2Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584489744366874728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-47345464571390872222015-03-01T15:29:27.380-05:002015-03-01T15:29:27.380-05:00I loved visiting New Salem when I was a kid. I loved visiting New Salem when I was a kid. Kim@Time2Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584489744366874728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-39369678661052778832015-02-27T07:55:13.405-05:002015-02-27T07:55:13.405-05:00I always admired Lincoln for his tenacity to keep ...I always admired Lincoln for his tenacity to keep going during all the hardships and struggles of running a country. Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-83568389721779323932015-02-25T09:23:15.671-05:002015-02-25T09:23:15.671-05:00I remember there was a book tour for this title a ...I remember there was a book tour for this title a while back, and I entered on multiple blogs and very much hoped to win. I wasn’t a lucky winner, and since then, my interest in this book has only increased. Jerome Charyn’s reputation precedes him. This is a must-read for me, so it would be great to win a free copy here! Thanks for this opportunity.<br /><br />In re: your question, the most impressive thing to me about Abraham Lincoln is he accomplished all that he did while struggling with bouts of depression on top of all the well-known adversities he overcame (see e.g. work of Doris Kearns Goodwin or Andrew Solomon that discuss this aspect of his biography in detail in books they've written). <br /><br />Cheers,<br />Kara SKAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910485948404866202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-3743982059903144952015-02-22T00:06:43.168-05:002015-02-22T00:06:43.168-05:00I grew up in central Illinois where Lincoln spent ...I grew up in central Illinois where Lincoln spent a lot of time. We went often to New Salem where he worked in a store and Springfield where we visited his home and the place where he's buried. Outside Decatur, a marker stands near the place where a log cabin stood and where Lincoln spent his first year in the state. What do I admire most? It never ceases to amaze me that someone from such humble beginnings could reach the Presidency of the US. I would be near impossible for someone to do that today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-85282595904948994752015-02-20T11:43:23.499-05:002015-02-20T11:43:23.499-05:00Abraham Lincoln is to be admired for his strength...Abraham Lincoln is to be admired for his strength of character and his courage. Thanks for this great giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)comtravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-26372899210396193132015-02-20T11:15:51.067-05:002015-02-20T11:15:51.067-05:00I think there are many things that are interesting...I think there are many things that are interesting about Abraham Lincoln. I enjoy reading books about him so I can keep learning more about him. Tank you for the chance to win. griperang at embarqmail dot comAngela - Bookaunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700701599985883408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-50148501850120672972015-02-20T11:05:51.095-05:002015-02-20T11:05:51.095-05:00Please forgive the mistakes in spelling. I'm u...Please forgive the mistakes in spelling. I'm using a stylus that is so sensitive it does what it wants. :)<br />Carol LCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-31825685651087189972015-02-20T11:03:54.368-05:002015-02-20T11:03:54.368-05:00I remeber reading about Abraham Lincoln as a very ...I remeber reading about Abraham Lincoln as a very young child and there was just something about looking at his picture that drew me. I think it was as Jerome said. He had a sadness about him and I remember being so young I just wanted to hold his hand. :). Through the years I've read so much about him and saw numerous films as well about him. But for all his sadness and heartache he soldieted on. God bless him that with his depression he ran a country. I've dealt with depression and couldn't deal with one day or person. So Jerome's question is one I'd ask also. How did he keep his humaness ? Thanks for this opportunity.<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531601806554006401.post-72523622443254691572015-02-20T10:17:26.848-05:002015-02-20T10:17:26.848-05:00Love, Love, Love Lincoln!
Thanks for the giveaway!...Love, Love, Love Lincoln!<br />Thanks for the giveaway!<br />sandy.mccarthy@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228462601671083151noreply@blogger.com