Download Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America Audiobook

" This was a quick read, and very similar to "Confederates in the Attic" -- but it fell short of that great memoir. Some chapters much more interesting than others. "

" After failing to build a Disney-style park at Bull Run, the ding-dongs made their move on the Lincoln museum in Springfield, complete with animatronics and dumbed-down history. Hysterical look at Lincoln memorials and museums and their development, including a "Lincoln on Leadership" workshop for business people, a convention of Lincoln impersonators and a bunch of Neo-Confederate Lincoln haters. "

" The author seems condescending at times, but the book is fascinating because of all the different ways the author's found to explore our nation's (and our world's) relationship with Abraham Lincoln. It drags a little occasionally, but, to me, it was worth it to learn so many assorted facts and to hear a few grand stories along the way. "

" No surprise: I'm reading this. It's light and funny, a good look at Lincoln scholarship (lite) and Lincoln's legacy. So far I recommend it! "

" This is one of the best Lincoln books I've read in a long time, and certainly the most fun. Whether you are a certified Lincoln buff, or if you just wonder why there are so many of us, this book will make you laugh, maybe even cry once or twice, and definitely will help you find your "inner Abe." "

" I was astonished while reading this that there are people in America that don't love Abraham Lincoln! "

" This book would have made a good magazine article. I liked learning more of Abraham Lincoln's early life and his connection with Illinois, but it was generally cheesy and full of filler. "

" I enjoyed this book. It isn't a biography of Lincoln, though I learned some about him. It is more about how we perceive Lincoln today. It was interesting and funny. "

" An interesting first-person perspective on following Lincoln's lifetime, through the author's adventures on family vacation. "

" Entertaining and well done. Highly recommended, except for his rather simplistic take on social history. "

" Oh my, the history tidbits were nice but the commentary on the damaging effect of "social historians" was beyond irritating. God forbid someone explore other areas of history beyond the winner's viewpoint. "

" It was worth the time that I did listen - and I didn't listen to the whole thing. It was not iconoclastic work per se. It does deal with more than we normally encounter like the origins of the source material for many works. "

" This was a fascinating view of how Lincoln is revered (or not!) today in America's culture. "

" We actual listened to the audio tape of this book on our long drive from Maine to Indiana. It was wonderfully done and very enlightening. it will enable me to have a broader background and appreciation when we go to the new Lincoln exhibit in February at the Indiana State Museum. "

" Quirky and quick read about Lincoln and his effect on modern culture. If you're interested in history or Lincoln or dad humor, pick it up. "

" Ferguson's personal search for the essence of Lincoln. A different kind of approach to Illinois' most famous citizen. I learned much about Abe and his worshippers and detractors while enjoying many good laughs. "

" Read this book in 2006. Entertaining. "

" An interesting first-person perspective on following Lincoln's lifetime, through the author's adventures on family vacation. "

" Quirky and quick read about Lincoln and his effect on modern culture. If you're interested in history or Lincoln or dad humor, pick it up. "

" We actual listened to the audio tape of this book on our long drive from Maine to Indiana. It was wonderfully done and very enlightening. it will enable me to have a broader background and appreciation when we go to the new Lincoln exhibit in February at the Indiana State Museum. "

" Oh my, the history tidbits were nice but the commentary on the damaging effect of "social historians" was beyond irritating. God forbid someone explore other areas of history beyond the winner's viewpoint. "

" It never really reaches the heights of the first chapter, and the guy inserts his own opinions in place of facts in some places, but it's still pretty essential for any Lincoln buff...or Springfield resident. "

" Ferguson's personal search for the essence of Lincoln. A different kind of approach to Illinois' most famous citizen. I learned much about Abe and his worshippers and detractors while enjoying many good laughs. "

" I was astonished while reading this that there are people in America that don't love Abraham Lincoln! "