NF The Physical Lincoln

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981819311/?tag=civilwartalkc-20

"This groundbreaking book offers a solution to one of the most enduring mysteries in American history: What made Abraham Lincoln so tall, thin, and less than attractive? What gave him his long limbs, large feet, high voice, odd lips, sluggish bowels, and astonishing joint flexibility? Why, in his last months, was he so haggard that editorials in major newspapers implored him to take a vacation?

The never-before-proposed solution points to Lincoln's DNA and the rare genetic disorder called MEN2B. In addition to producing Lincoln's remarkable body shape, MEN2B gave him a sad-looking face that, for more than 150 years, has been consistently misinterpreted as depression. It tragically took his mother and three of his sons at early ages (Eddie, Willie, and Tad), and it was killing Lincoln in his last years. The Physical Lincoln upends the myth of a physically vibrant President, showing that, had he not been shot, Lincoln would have died from advanced cancer in less than a year, the result of MEN2B.

Written in clear, non-technical language for the general reader, and using more than 180 illustrations, The Physical Lincoln offers fundamental new insights into Lincoln, and is the perfect book to stimulate a young person's interest in science and medicine. See www.physical-lincoln.com for more information."



Here Dr Sotos gives a talk on his book the Physical Lincoln.

I'd highly recommend watching the video for people who are interested in the physical / medical condition of Lincoln.
 
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981819311/?tag=civilwartalkc-20


"The never-before-proposed solution points to Lincoln's DNA and the rare genetic disorder called MEN2B. In addition to producing Lincoln's remarkable body shape, MEN2B gave him a sad-looking face that, for more than 150 years, has been consistently misinterpreted as depression. It tragically took his mother..."

Wait, I thought that a vampire took Lincoln's mother.
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981819311/?tag=civilwartalkc-20

"This groundbreaking book offers a solution to one of the most enduring mysteries in American history: What made Abraham Lincoln so tall, thin, and less than attractive? What gave him his long limbs, large feet, high voice, odd lips, sluggish bowels, and astonishing joint flexibility? Why, in his last months, was he so haggard that editorials in major newspapers implored him to take a vacation?

The never-before-proposed solution points to Lincoln's DNA and the rare genetic disorder called MEN2B. In addition to producing Lincoln's remarkable body shape, MEN2B gave him a sad-looking face that, for more than 150 years, has been consistently misinterpreted as depression. It tragically took his mother and three of his sons at early ages (Eddie, Willie, and Tad), and it was killing Lincoln in his last years. The Physical Lincoln upends the myth of a physically vibrant President, showing that, had he not been shot, Lincoln would have died from advanced cancer in less than a year, the result of MEN2B.

Written in clear, non-technical language for the general reader, and using more than 180 illustrations, The Physical Lincoln offers fundamental new insights into Lincoln, and is the perfect book to stimulate a young person's interest in science and medicine. See www.physical-lincoln.com for more information."
Thanks for posting this.
I read the two referenced reviews and a few pages from the book.
The review on The Mary Lincoln Mind-Body Sourcebook begins (emphasis added), "Pernicious anemia ruined Mary Lincoln's life and reputation. And, almost certainly, it got her husband killed."
One wonders how the writer came to that conclusion....
As to the book on Lincoln himself, what little I read was easy to read and interesting. We may finally have a plausible answer for the questions about Lincoln's appearance. We have only scratched the surface in our knowledge of the human body; think how much less was known in Lincoln's day. Whatever the truth, we are most fortunate he lived and graced us with his incredible mind, reasoning ability, values, humor and persistance.
 
There was a television show about this where they tested bloodstained materials from Lincoln's assassination. They found no trace of the MEN2B disorder in his blood.
 
There was a television show about this where they tested bloodstained materials from Lincoln's assassination. They found no trace of the MEN2B disorder in his blood.

Thanks for posting that.

Here is the episode on National Geographic.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x435pe8

It's true that they were not able to show what they were hoping to (proving MEN2B) but they have not given up trying.
 
Lincoln was a physically powerful individual prior to his presidency and I think had he not been the stress of the ACW would have killed him. Emotional stress is a killer and that man in that office at that time had more emotional stress than we can comprehend. The very future of America rested firmly on him. Now just imagine he carried that for over 1400 consecutive days.
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981819311/?tag=civilwartalkc-20

"This groundbreaking book offers a solution to one of the most enduring mysteries in American history: What made Abraham Lincoln so tall, thin, and less than attractive? What gave him his long limbs, large feet, high voice, odd lips, sluggish bowels, and astonishing joint flexibility? Why, in his last months, was he so haggard that editorials in major newspapers implored him to take a vacation?

The never-before-proposed solution points to Lincoln's DNA and the rare genetic disorder called MEN2B. In addition to producing Lincoln's remarkable body shape, MEN2B gave him a sad-looking face that, for more than 150 years, has been consistently misinterpreted as depression. It tragically took his mother and three of his sons at early ages (Eddie, Willie, and Tad), and it was killing Lincoln in his last years. The Physical Lincoln upends the myth of a physically vibrant President, showing that, had he not been shot, Lincoln would have died from advanced cancer in less than a year, the result of MEN2B.

Written in clear, non-technical language for the general reader, and using more than 180 illustrations, The Physical Lincoln offers fundamental new insights into Lincoln, and is the perfect book to stimulate a young person's interest in science and medicine. See www.physical-lincoln.com for more information."

Classic over-analysis of the situation. Have you ever seen the book stack at the Peterson House? It's across the street from Ford's Theatre and about three stories high. It includes about everyone's opinion on Lincoln. Maybe we'll get additional views here.

Lincoln Book Stack.jpg
 
Classic over-analysis of the situation. Have you ever seen the book stack at the Peterson House? It's across the street from Ford's Theatre and about three stories high. It includes about everyone's opinion on Lincoln. Maybe we'll get additional views here.

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This was cool to see. But disappointed it contained multiple copies of the same book.
 
Classic over-analysis of the situation. Have you ever seen the book stack at the Peterson House? It's across the street from Ford's Theatre and about three stories high. It includes about everyone's opinion on Lincoln. Maybe we'll get additional views here.

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Doesn't the study of history in general often involve 'over-analysis'?
 
Doesn't the study of history in general often involve 'over-analysis'?

Honestly? I don't think so. The War Between the States is a notable exception, for some strange reason.

I've never seen others concerned with Julius Caesar's or Christopher Columbus' physical properties or DNA, for example. It only holds for those involved with America's Civil War. Go figure.
 
I've never seen others concerned with Julius Caesar's or Christopher Columbus' physical properties or DNA, for example. It only holds for those involved with America's Civil War. Go figure.
Actually, Columbus' DNA is a matter of topic for some as there is some debate about where his remains reside today.
 
Actually, Columbus' DNA is a matter of topic for some as there is some debate about where his remains reside today.

Oh for Goodness' Sake. Poor Columbus can't be left alone.

Let's offer Pope Leo I? I've heard he did alright with Attila. Maybe we needn't dissect him so carefully.
 
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