Mr. Lincoln's Chair: The Shakers and Their Quest for Peace by Anita Sanchez. Sanchez beautifully unfolds the story of the Shaker's quest to spur President Abraham Lincoln to grant them conscientious objector status during the Civil War. This book is a wonderful introduction to the history, faith, culture, and heritage of the Shakers. Paperback, 196 pages, newly released by The McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company.