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Jan 13, 2009, 10:41 AM
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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.:)
I recall he broke-up with her and went into a depression; and later, reconciled with her, perhaps they were kindred spirits.
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Jan 13, 2009, 11:34 AM
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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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Jan 13, 2009, 11:42 AM
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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, ...
Check this: Lincoln - Google Book Search
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Jan 13, 2009, 11:51 AM
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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.:)
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Jan 13, 2009, 10:02 PM
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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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Jan 14, 2009, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by HarajukuGirl
but I must say Joshua Wolf Shenks book is amazing.
Thanks for the reference!
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Jan 14, 2009, 04:07 PM
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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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Jan 14, 2009, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by HarajukuGirl
Your welcome :) If you really like Lincoln ...
Did you review When In The Course Of Human Events by Charles Adams? It is an interesting perspective.
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