Joe L. Wheeler

I'm in need of rereading this one, much like the others of this series, I remember it being charming and great for animal lovers, but not so great for anyone who doesn't follow the bible or want a story that always has the lord dropped in or crammed into the tale awkwardly.

I feel the inclusion of God and biblical messages dampens some of the utterly charming stories this book has to offer, some of which I've not found in any other book form or story form besides this one, which makes buying it with the religious aspect all over a bit disheartening.

It's hard to hand these out to animals lovers of all religions and lack thereof when the message is forced, but I do find the appeal just slightly outweighs explaining to friends and people who aren't religious that show more I'm not trying to spread much more than a cute story around. show less

How Lincoln's Faith Shaped His Leadership Undoubtedly the most revered leader in American history, Abraham Lincoln has had more books written about him than all our nation's presidents put together. But for all that's been written, little has focused on his faith and how this quality shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years. Author Joe Wheeler, historian and scholar, brings to the pages of this insightful book the knowledge gleaned from over ten years of study and show more more than sixty books on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, Wheeler brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln's life, faith, and courage. The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of this book will leave a lasting impression on your heart, your mind, and your life. show less

This book came to me via two friends: one of whom read it, then gave it to the other, who read it and passed it on to me. I enjoyed the stories, but I find that most of them slip out of my memory soon after reading them. Right now, the only one I can truly remember is the last one (the one I read most recently) and I didn't guess the significance of that one until near the end of it.