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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
Adult/High School This book has been published in conjunction with the Library of Congress's exhibition marking the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. The beautifully produced volume culls some 40 documents handwritten by the president together with an equal number of commentaries by present-day Americans of note. These contributors range from past presidents (Carter, Clinton, Bush, and Bush) to authors and scholars (John Updike, John Hope Franklin, Toni Morrison, Sven Birkerts), and to people in the performing arts (Steven Spielberg, Liam Neeso...Log In or Sign Up to Read More