Posted by jakeman on February 21, 2006, at 21:20:01
"Lincoln's Melancholy : How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled his Greatness"
Anyone read this? Many reviewers have agreed with the author that these days he would be considered unfit for office. Apparently, melancholy, in those days, could be an admirable trait.
Article: http://www.lincolnsmelancholy.com/Atlantic_article.pdf
warm regards, Jake
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