Author from Lafayette, LA Publishes Book about President Lincoln's Inaugural Address

November 5, 2014 - "The First Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln: A Rhetorical Analysis in The Art of Persuasion," a new book by Joseph John M. Alexander, has been released by Red Lead Books.

One of the truly great men of all times was Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America – 1861–1865. During the Civil War era he labored tirelessly to preserve the American Union, exhibiting proof to the world that democracy can be a viable form of government. At the time he ascended to the Presidency of the United States of America, little was known of Lincoln. His First Inaugural Address is a classic example and statement of his democratic beliefs and goals that set the dynamic and persuasive tone and vibrant style of his leadership as President of the United States of America and as the first President the Republican Party chose to elect. There was nothing in his past that alluded to his ability to successfully address the greatest crisis in American history.

Lincoln's insightful leadership in the North during the Civil War changed the course of world history. Rising from a humble beginning to the nation's highest and most prestigious office, Lincoln's personal life story is proof of the power of democracy.

About the Author:
Joseph John Murphy Alexander is a retired educator born in Lafayette, Louisiana whose educational experience in teaching, lecturing expands a period of over forty years in both fields of liberal and fine arts. His primary teaching experiences lay in the field of Speech Communication with emphasis on Oral Interpretation of Literature, Hermeneutics, Preaching, Music and Language in all levels of education.

His Educational, Professional and Administrative background includes: Listing in the Marquis Whose Who in Religion, 3rd Edition; B. A. in Speech Communication with a Double Major in French and Music from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY; M. Div. (Master of Divinity) from St. Meinrad School of Theology, Indiana; M. A. in Speech. Communication and Rhetorical Analysis from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (Thesis Titled: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Negro Spirituals); M. L. S. from St. Mark School of Theology, South Union, KY; President-Rector St. Mark's School of Theology, South Union, KY; Post Doctoral Studies at Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C.; Faculty Department Speech Communication Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY; Principal of Holy Rosary Institute, Lafayette, LA; Pastor-Chancellor, St. Edmund High School, Eunice, Louisiana; Outstanding Educator of the Year Award, L. S. U. E., Eunice, LA; Member of Commonwealth of Kentucky Humanities Council; Member of St. Meinrad School of Theology, Western Kentucky University; Indiana University; Catholic University of America Alumni Associations; etc.

"The First Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln: A Rhetorical Analysis in The Art of Persuasion" is a 52-page paperback with a retail price of $11.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-6667-4. It was published by Red Lead Books, an imprint of Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.redleadbooks.com/.