“Well researched and beautifully presented. The seamless interweaving of personal history drawn from the diary of Isaac Taylor with the sweeping scope of the Civil War and all its horrors makes for a moving account of the events at this seminal moment of American history.”
—George Rogers, Director of Development, President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home

“Enormously moving and beautifully done…a real contribution to the bicentennial that will live beyond it.”
—Harold Holzer, Co-Chair, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

“The theme of Father Abraham agonizing over the sacrifice of so many young men…and seeking in the Gettysburg Address to explain and justify their sacrifice is a powerful one.”
—James McPherson, Author of the Pulitzer-prize winning book, Battle Cry of Freedom

“Taylor’s diary is clearly a terrific source, and you capture very well the conditions and commitment of the loyal Union soldier.”
—Richard Carwardine, Professor at Oxford University and author of Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power

“A very powerful story, beautifully told, based on two men who rose to our nation's greatest challenge. Abraham Lincoln made me proud to be an American. Isaac Taylor and the First Minnesota Volunteers made me proud to be from Minnesota. There's more to us than lutefisk and frostbite.”
—Kevin Kling, author of The Dog Says How and regular contributor to NPR's All Things Considered

“Abraham and Isaac should be required listening for every eleventh grader in our country. You have created a masterful reminder of a piece of our history that must not be forgotten, and you have done it with a rare combination of historical accuracy and human compassion.”
—Kathryn Windham, storyteller, photographer, reporter, and author of 26 books

“Total silence filled the room after Lieberman delivered the last words. Then 400 people rose to their feet. The applause went on and on, giving vent to their deep emotional response. Abraham and Isaac: Sacrifice at Gettysburg is a masterpiece of research and performance.”
—Janet Low, Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Coordinator