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Team of Rivals

The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

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Team of Rivals

By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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In this monumental multiple biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin studies Abraham Lincoln's mastery of men. She shows how he saved Civil War-torn America by appointing his fiercest rivals to key cabinet positions, making them help achieve his vision for peace. As well as a thrilling piece of narrative history, it's an inspiring study of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. A book to bury yourself in.

©2021 Doris Kearns Goodwin (P)2021 Penguin Audio Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Abraham Lincoln War Civil War Thought-Provoking Suspenseful Inspiring Biography Suffrage

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This in depth study of Abraham Lincoln, American politics and the Civil War is insightful and refreshing. I could not stop listening.

Riviting, in depth study of Lincoln

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Hero is the least I can say for this man. A incredible in depth analysis of Lincoln that requires a listen

The depth of the book

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Lincoln: new light through old windows An excellently told straightforward biography of one of history’s greatest men. By the device of coming at her subject through his ‘Rivals’, she contextualises the man, his ideas, his skills, his challenges and accomplishments. I don’t know if there is anything truly newly uncovered here, but it is a compelling insight that puts the man, if anything, in an even stronger light, and as such we see his greatness more clearly. It is his ability to identify and work with and around the talents and limits of others in furtherance of the great good he knows he can do. His absence of ego and his compassion and understanding that mark him so u usually. Kearns writes clearly and without editorialising (rarer and rarer in popular historians) and her narrator brings her words to life in a similarly forthright manner. Much enjoyed by me and highly recommended. Pity a party and a nation that once had Lincoln and now proffers Trump, again!

Lincoln: new light through old windows

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Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a deep dive into Abraham Lincolns life. By contrasting and comparing Lincolns life to his contemporaries, we are given a far more colourful and multifaceted understanding of his motivations, characteristics, socioeconomic, and religious drivers. A very lengthy exposition, but definitely worth it. The narration by Suzanne Torren in a New England accent is a tour de force; it simply transports the reader. Fantastic!

Narration that transports the listener.

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An epic and unbelievably detailed, yet thoroughly enthralling journey through a critical period of history, not just for the U.S. but for the entire world.

Before listening I knew little of the Civil War, nor of Lincoln and was left in awe of his essential goodness. It does not seem that many of his peers were able to match his talents, morality and humility; but he towers in greatness over today’s leaders.

Despite its length the book is engaging throughout and the narration is exemplary. To the point I would say it is probably the best reading of an audio book all round.

Read/listen to it for enjoyment, for historical context and education, but most importantly to learn and in turn practice the right way to think, to treat people and carry yourself in the world.

Spectacular and mind blowing

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External rather than internally focused
Long term over short term
Influence instead of power
Not allowing oneself to be emotionally hijacked
Empathy for other roles
Constant communication
Vision
Simple language and analogues as communication

Best Product Management book on the market

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It was really long! Not that it could be done any other way because of the nature of the subject matter.

Very comprehensive and well researched lesson in American history.

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Lincoln was a genius and this book underlines that fact superbly. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

A brilliant read

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An excellent historical book about inspiring & successful political leadership in difficult times, a story about a leader with humility, empathy, self-knowledge, humor, great rhetorical skills and intelligence. An awesome character who controlled his emotions like no other and above all, he was an inspiring moral human being who served his country well.

Inspiring leadership in difficult times

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This is a magnificent account of possibly the most awe-inspiring times in all history.

Was Lincoln the greatest man ever?!!

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