The tumultuous experiences Abraham Lincoln had with the women in his lifehave long been known, but here the stories have been brought together - andfilled out with newly discovered accounts - in a fresh, new way that shows theireffect on Lincoln's personality, ambition, and spirit:

Not overlooked are the positive impacts of women on Lincoln and he on them,especially his stepmother - the first person to treat him with respect.

Thisin-depth book reveals the effect that women had on Abraham Lincoln's life andcareer.