{"id":92067,"date":"2017-11-29T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T17:18:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-01-06T20:54:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T20:54:12","slug":"book-review-would-lincoln-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvnextjob.com\/index.php\/2017\/11\/29\/book-review-would-lincoln-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: "What Would Lincoln Do?""},"content":{"rendered":"
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Countless books have been written about Abraham Lincoln over the past 150 years, from children’s books, to books about his jokes and stories, and of course serious biographies. A book out this year might just be one of the more unique Lincoln books ever written.<\/div>\n
“What Would Lincoln Do?” by David Acord<\/span>, is not a biography nor even a reference book about Lincoln. Instead, it’s a self-help or book of advice with that advice coming to the reader from none other than Abraham Lincoln. As the back cover of the dust jacket reads: “How much easier would it be to tackle your everyday problems if you could have Lincoln advising you?” Mr. Accord is not a trained historian. He is a professional editor and journalist, who happens to also be a Lincoln buff. <\/div>\n
Through the writings of Lincoln (from letters and speeches), Mr. Acord<\/span> shows by Lincoln’s example how we can deal with difficult co-workers, handle unpleasant situations, inspire people around us, and even how to say no to someone who asks us to borrow money. <\/div>\n
The book is organized into two parts: personal interactions and the professional environment. Each part has various chapters, such as responding to rumors, giving advice to a close relative, encouraging and consoling others, and perhaps most difficult of all, admitting when we’ve made a mistake. The chapters each begin with an example of a speech or letter written by Lincoln. Then Mr. Acord<\/span> examines the letter and points out how we can use Lincoln’s example to help us in our own situation. Acord<\/span> is careful to give the date of the writing being used in the example and gives context when necessary.<\/div>\n
“What Would Lincoln Do?” makes for interesting and, at times, even intriguing reading. Unlike most books of its genre, this advice book doesn’t get burdened by psycho-babble and pontificating by the author. At 166 pages, it’s long enough to be of substance, yet brief enough to hold the reader’s interest. <\/div>\n
I was impressed by the writing style of the book. I checked some of the dates provided in the examples of Lincoln’s writings and was happy to see that they are accurate. A minor nitpick is that Acord<\/span> might have included a few words about the source(s) he used for the Lincoln writings. That would have been helpful to any reader who would like to read more about what Lincoln wrote. <\/div>\n
After I finished “What Would Lincoln Do?”, I had an even better appreciation for the wisdom and maturity that Lincoln showed in dealing with difficult situations. Acord<\/span> does a very commendable job of explaining Lincoln’s motives, reactions, and words. I was skeptical as to whether or not I’d enjoy this book. I typically don’t like books of this type. But I found it to be so interesting (and helpful) that I read it in just one evening. I can and will recommend this book to others.<\/div>\n
Disclaimer: I was contacted directly by the author, David Acord<\/span>, who inquired of my interest in the book and willingness to blog about it. I received a copy of the book for my review, but have in no way been otherwise compensated. I am not related to the author, nor am I associated with the publisher. You may purchase a copy of the book here<\/a>. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Countless books have been written about Abraham Lincoln over the past 150 years, from children’s books, to books about his jokes and stories, and of course serious biographies. A book out this year might just be one of the more unique Lincoln books ever written. “What Would Lincoln Do?” by David Acord, is not a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":92068,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t