Abraham Lincoln- The value of perseverance Failed in business-, age 22; ran for legislature -defeated age 23; again failed in business, age 24; elected to legislature age 25; sweetheart died age 26; h… more →
Avi Lebor's Blogavilebor wrote 2 weeks ago: Abraham Lincoln- The value of perseverance Failed in business-, age 22; ran for legislature -defeate … more →
avilebor wrote 2 weeks ago: Flattery is alright if you don’t inhale-Adlai Stevenson … more →
avilebor wrote 2 weeks ago: Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote-Grover Cleveland 1905 … more →
avilebor wrote 3 weeks ago: They Also Ran by Irving Stone 8.6 out of 10.0 This is a book about some of the people who ran for P … more →
avilebor wrote 3 weeks ago: If we are strong our character will speak for itself. If we are weak words will be of no help- John … more →
avilebor wrote 4 weeks ago: The most painful experiences teach you the most- Al Gore … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: You can not make me inferior without my consent- Eleanor Roosevelt … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: You can compare a First Lady to a tea bag. You never know how strong she will be until she is in hot … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: Goodwin, Doris Kearns A Team of Rivals 8.8 of 10 Fabulous- For any devotee of Lincoln this is a must … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: Brands, H.W. Andrew Jackson 8.2 of 10 A very good book about Jackson. There is a wonderful letter fr … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: Boller, Paul Presidential Anecdotes 7.9 of 10 If you are into Presidential trivia you should read th … more →
avilebor wrote 1 month ago: Beschloss, Michael The Presidents 8.5 of 10 Beschloss is masterful when writing about our Presidents … more →
lizagator wrote 11 months ago: NickNames The Schoolmaster in Politics The Professor The Phrasemaker Coiner of Weasal Words Trivia … more →