Hi: Yes I know that the original request was for a specific book... What I referenced would not be suitable for a young reader. I was simply commenting on the reference to Mrs. Lincoln's life and what I had read about her. Sorry, Cindy, for the confusion. Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Cindy Ray To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:30 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Info on Mary Todd Lincoln. Well, that's interesting. This reader has a specific book in mind. I hope I'm not misreading your post here though. Cindy Lou Ray. Each day is a new adventure. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynn I To: bkshare discussion Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 3:42 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Info on Mary Todd Lincoln. Hi , everyone: Not all that long ago I read: Mary Todd Lincoln; Author: Jean H. Baker NLS Book Number: RC 26662. As I recall, it profiled her life from childhood on; including her time in the White House and the aftermath of President Lincoln's assassination. She seems to have had a rather sad life, and I would say she probably suffered from mental illness. I believe her son, Robert, tried unsuccessfully to have her committed... Lynnsky Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 Visit my blog at: http://lynnskyi.livejournal.com/ Enjoy the splendor of truth on EWTN. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.8/1362 - Release Date: 4/6/2008 11:12 AM