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Team of Rivals
- The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 41 hrs and 30 mins
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In this monumental multiple biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin studies Abraham Lincoln's mastery of men. She shows how he saved Civil War-torn America by appointing his fiercest rivals to key cabinet positions, making them help achieve his vision for peace. As well as a thrilling piece of narrative history, it's an inspiring study of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. A book to bury yourself in.
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-11-22
Riviting, in depth study of Lincoln
This in depth study of Abraham Lincoln, American politics and the Civil War is insightful and refreshing. I could not stop listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-05-23
Fantastic portrait of America’s most famous president.
I have long had this on my to-read/to listen list and I’m so glad I did. Thoroughly informative and endlessly engaging, it covers the colourful cast of characters that were Lincoln’s cabinet as well as any novel. For anyone interested in American history or history in general, this is a must read!
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- Terry Jones UK
- 21-08-22
Team of Rivals
I read the book 14 years ago and took lots of notes.
It was good to be reminded of the unique political events/dynamics re the Team and the American Civil War.
The tragedy of Lincoln assassination, and hence the described loss of the prospect of a conciliatory approach to restructuring the American South, is still evident today.
Very well narrated
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- F. Madsen
- 06-07-23
Fantastic
Highly recommended. It’s engaging as a thriller, and I learned so much about American history.
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- James Kehoe
- 14-03-22
Best Product Management book on the market
Main points
Close to customers
External rather than internally focused
Long term over short term
Influence instead of power
Not allowing oneself to be emotionally hijacked
Empathy for other roles
Constant communication
Vision
Simple language and analogues as communication
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- Anonymous User
- 28-12-23
Very comprehensive and well researched lesson in American history.
It was really long! Not that it could be done any other way because of the nature of the subject matter.
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- graham darby
- 14-12-22
A brilliant read
Lincoln was a genius and this book underlines that fact superbly. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-01-23
Inspiring leadership in difficult times
An excellent historical book about inspiring & successful political leadership in difficult times, a story about a leader with humility, empathy, self-knowledge, humor, great rhetorical skills and intelligence. An awesome character who controlled his emotions like no other and above all, he was an inspiring moral human being who served his country well.
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- Chris N.
- 06-05-23
Was Lincoln the greatest man ever?!!
This is a magnificent account of possibly the most awe-inspiring times in all history.
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- Faaria
- 02-07-21
Narration that transports the listener.
Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a deep dive into Abraham Lincolns life. By contrasting and comparing Lincolns life to his contemporaries, we are given a far more colourful and multifaceted understanding of his motivations, characteristics, socioeconomic, and religious drivers. A very lengthy exposition, but definitely worth it. The narration by Suzanne Torren in a New England accent is a tour de force; it simply transports the reader. Fantastic!
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