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Originally Posted by Dr D

Another contributing factor to Lincoln's depression was the fact that he was married to Mary Todd Lincoln, who was a bit of a nut-case.:)

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I recall he broke-up with her and went into a depression; and later, reconciled with her, perhaps they were kindred spirits.

I did a quick search for Mary Todd and didn't find mention of a separation from Abe, but did find that some doctors and historians suspect that she may have suffered from schizophrenia. She had a sad life, and was outlived by only one of her four sons.:)

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Originally Posted by Dr D

I did a quick search for Mary Todd and didn't find mention of a separation from Abe, ...

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Check this: Lincoln - Google Book Search

Good point George. They did experience a broken engagement prior to marriage, which took its toll on Abe. I mistakenly thought that you referred to a separation after marriage. The Wikipedia source I used did not have much information about the early years.:)

This wasn't Lincoln's first loss with romantic love. See: Lincoln - Google Book Search

Hm... but Ann isn't confirmed as his love, they still debate this.

I just did a 3,000 word research paper about his depression.

And Let me tell you, I never want to hear about Depression or Lincoln for a long time haha but I must say Joshua Wolf Shenks book is amazing.

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Originally Posted by HarajukuGirl

but I must say Joshua Wolf Shenks book is amazing.

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Thanks for the reference!

Your welcome :) If you really like Lincoln you will enjoy that book. Go to amazon.com and check out the first 16 pages of it. :)

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Originally Posted by HarajukuGirl

Your welcome :) If you really like Lincoln ...

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Did you review When In The Course Of Human Events by Charles Adams? It is an interesting perspective.