What Would Lincoln Do?: Lincoln's Most Inspired Solutions to Challenging Problems and Difficult Situations
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Overview
Lincoln's Most Inspired Solutions to Challenging Problems and Difficult Situations What Would Lincoln Do? is a fun and insightful guide to common problems people face and how the Great Emanicaptor would tackle them.
Using actual tactics Lincoln recorded in his letters and speeches, readers will learn how to:
Deal with unpleasant coworkers Give advice to a close friend without hurting his feelings Say no to a relative's request for a loan Respond to unfair rumors and accusations at the office Clear the air after an argument Stand your ground in difficult circumstances Inspire the people around you
How much easier would it be to tackle your everyday problems if you could have Lincoln advising you? What Would Lincoln Do? is a must-have guide for Lincoln fans and anyone wishing to benefit from the advice from one of history's top leaders.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly
Acord, an editor, journalist and Lincoln enthusiast, has produced a delightful little book whose jokey title doesn't do credit to the careful historical research within, including dozens of Lincoln's letters in part and in whole. Acord cleverly turns Lincoln's words into lessons on dealing with coworkers and demanding bosses, telling friends "no," facing critics and responding to rumors, always carefully explaining Lincoln's winning strategies. A beguiling writer as well as an embattled president, the Great Emancipator's wit and patience served him well, whether writing to friend, foe, relative or underling. For example, his letter to political associate William Butler begins, "You were in an ill-humor when you wrote that letter, and, no doubt, intended that I should be thrown into one also; which, however, I respectfully decline being done." Also included is Lincoln's letter of advice to young lawyers, written in 1850, which famously closes, "if, in your own judgment, you can not be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer." Such good advice is just one gem to be found in this practical and Presidential handbook.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.