on Honest Abe's birthday

I just wanted to say that I've started this book and think it can be book of the year for us. Really insightful and dare I say, inspirational, to learn the make-up and history of the great men that forged this country.
On a side note, I love how Lincoln's wresting skills were so admired in his days and continue to be referenced today. Now I'm starting to fantasize, but what if Lincoln organized a secret fight club in the White House, declared winner would assume the Presidency, and proceeded to kick the shit out of everyone? There is an extra amount of credibility brought to the table when no one can honestly say that Abe would not dominate this competition.

Team of Rivals

Part I Reading Schedule:

Chapters 1-2: complete by Sunday, February 15

Chapter 3: complete by Sunday, February 22

Chapters 4-5: complete by Sunday, March 1

Chapters 6-7: complete by Sunday, March 8

Chapters 8-9: complete by Sunday, March 15

Chapters 10-11: complete by Sunday, March 22

I tried to keep the weekly reading volume realistic; it should be anywhere between 40-70 pages a week. If we want to speed up at some point, we can certainly do that. I hope the book will quickly become engrossing, rendering this schedule unnecessary!

Much love,
Mix