And There Was Light

This biography by Jon Meacham chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln from his birth on the Kentucky frontier in 1809 to his tragic assassination in 1865.

It delves into Lincoln's self-education, his loves, his bouts of depression, his political failures, and his deepening faith.

The book highlights Lincoln's persistent conviction that slavery must end and his role in preserving democracy and the Union.

Meacham's work interweaves gripping narrative history with a deeper exploration of the complex interplay among morality, politics, and power, drawing parallels between Lincoln's era and contemporary American society.