The Madness of Mary Lincoln

I had just finished reading "Stealing Lincoln's Body" and became interested to read further into Mary Todd's life. This book is extremely well written and opened my eyes to the many facets of Mary Lincoln. This is generally not a genera of books I would typically read. That having been said, I believe this is an excellent insite into Mrs. Lincoln.

Based partially on newly discovered Mary Lincoln letters, the work is a "must have" for those interested in the Mary Lincoln saga. It offers information I've never read before. The book is well written and quite captivating.

the book is chock full of information about the lady but also about her lesser know role as a mother and wife. it is concise and has many unknown facts about her personal life and her social life. for people who enjoy learning the "off" parts of our countries history and it's players, this is a good read.

This was an incredibly well researched work. New material gave the feeling that the reader was part of the rollercoaster life of Mary Lincoln.

A very balanced and carefully researched work into the controversial subject of Mary Todd Lincoln's behavior. Mrs. Lincoln was judged insane by an Illinois court, at which she could not legally testify. She was taken to the courtroom by a Chicago sheriff at the request of her son, Robert Todd Lincoln. After some months and the help of some friends, she was released to her sister in Springfield, Illinois. Well documented with numerous footnotes and a bibliography. Highly recommended for those interested in women's history, the Lincolns, and the Civil War.