Abraham Lincoln: God's Leader for a Nation

The Sowers

by David R. Collins, Myron Quinton (Illustrator)

Abraham Lincoln endured much suffering in his lifetime, but he was a true sower of faith and freedom. The life of Abraham Lincoln is well recorded for history - through his own journals and the detailed research of countless historians. But sadly, the spiritual side of Abraham Lincoln has seldom been reported, partly because he held no formal church membership. This book explores the spiritual side of Abraham Lincoln, relying on his own words and the observations of his family, his friends, and historians. To add a more personal dimension, his story is told as a first person account.

Genres: Biography, School, American History, History, Historical, Nonfiction, Childrens

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

David R. Collins is a published author and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David R. Collins include George Washington Carver: Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist, Cesar Chavez (Just the Facts Biographies), J. R. R. Tolkien (Just the Facts Biographies), and The Time Travelling Cat & the Tudor Treasure.

Reviews

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this as part of our history lesson. This gives a good sense of his life and what helped shape him into the man he became.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book for young people. Written in the first person, as if Abraham Lincoln was telling the story himself. Much of it is direct quotes from Lincoln, woven into story form.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book contains interesting illustrations and is written in first-person as though Abraham Lincoln was telling his own story.

[Micaiah Keough · Rating 5 out of 5]

God's Leader for a Nation: Abraham Lincoln, by David Collins

This was a good book! Granted, I read it just for Literature in school, but I enjoyed it. It gave me a better look into Abe Lincoln's life-from his childhood to his death. The early years of his life made the book more interesting-when he moved to Indiana in 1816…when his mother and aunt and uncle died in the same year…when he met his then-wife-to-be (Miss Mary Todd) at a dance…all the jobs he occupied and how he fared doing them. It was quite fascinating. :)

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful version to read with your child. Lincoln was such a wonderful example of someone who would give his all even when it wasn't easy. How blessed our nation was to have him lead our country!

[Liz · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations were so cute! And old timey!

[Brenda]

This is a book that was assigned to one of my nephews as a part of his Christian- based home- schooling. It's well- written and interesting.

[Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book WAS written by a christian! I love it!!! :D

[Torie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent biography for Elementary School kids to read & understand.