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Mary C. McCarthy's avatar

Walls in the Springfield, IL Lincoln Museum have copies of political cartoons lampooning Lincoln. He faced national and personal challenges and public vitriol. A lesson from Lincoln and the reported book is how personal inner strength and resilience manifest. Illness does not equal weakness. Thanks Doug, a good reflection as we face election chaos.

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Tom McGiverin's avatar

I've known plenty of great, pro social people, who struggle with depression. I wish there wasn't still so much stigma about that with people running for office. I still remember all the uproar over Tom Eagleton as McGovern's VP pick, and how much that was used against McGovern, helping us end up with Nixon and our first criminal president who had to resign in disgrace. Set the stage and bar low for Trump later on..

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Tim Grover's avatar

Intriguing depression insights...thx for sharing. I can't begin to comprehend how stressful his life was.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Good piece Doug!!!! Thanks for sharing

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Nik Heftman's avatar

Great column. I might buy this book!

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