Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America, audio book on CD
Run Time: Approx. 70 Minutes
Ever try to read to your kids while traveling (and hopefully not driving) down the road? Do your kids get car sick while reading in the car? Do you suffer with car clutter from too many books , toys and food in your car. Well those days are over, with our highly entertaining audio books on cd.
Narrated by award winning storyteller Jim Weiss, Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America is a story of remarkable courage, humor, and compassion. Filled with laughter, tragedy and astonishing triumphs, this storytelling biography of Abraham Lincoln will entertain and inspire listeners young and old, as they experience touching personal moments, Lincoln's famous wit, great ethical issues, military battles, and the complete Gettysburg Address. With vivid descriptions of Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglas and more, one will remember anew why Abraham Lincoln holds a special place in our history and in our hearts. So kiss goodbye the car sickness from reading books, and say hello to an enthralled audience in your back seat, while you listen, and learn about President Lincoln.
Preface: Pen and Paper
Young Abe Lincoln
Stephen Douglas and Mary Todd
The Run-up to War
Lincoln vs. Douglas
President Lincoln
War!
Tough Times
Gettysburg and Vicksburg
The Gettysburg Address (full text)
Victory and Loss
Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America
About Jim Weiss
Jim Weiss’ storytelling recordings have received the highest awards from the Parents’ Choice Foundation, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Storytelling World, The Film Advisory Board, Audio File, NAPPA, and The American Library Association, and have been widely praised in major publications across North America and internationally. He has captivated and delighted child and adult audiences with his original stories and retellings of ancient and modern classics.
Intelligent entertainment for the thinking family!
