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Grant

Book • 2017
Ron Chernow's biography of Ulysses S. Grant provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Grant's life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a Union general and his presidency.

The book corrects many misconceptions about Grant, portraying him as a complex figure who was both a skilled military commander and a progressive leader in terms of race relations.

Chernow explores Grant's struggles with alcoholism, his military campaigns, and his efforts to protect the rights of newly freed slaves during Reconstruction.

The biography also delves into Grant's post-presidency, including his world tour and the publication of his memoirs with the help of Mark Twain.

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Ryan Holiday
as informing ideas that he has written about.
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Ryan Holiday
as one of the biographies that made his books possible.
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Conan O'Brien
, who expresses his love for the book, highlighting Grant's unexpected rise from delivering firewood to becoming a celebrated general.
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Ryen Russillo
when discussing other books written by
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Ron Chernow
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Dax Shepard
as an amazing biography of Ulysses S. Grant.
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as a biography offering inspiration for deep work and lifestyle.
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Ryan Holiday
in relation to his biography of Ulysses S. Grant and the complexities of interpreting historical figures.
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of discussing Ulysses S. Grant's final year of life and his memoir.
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Jordan Schneider
when discussing Ulysses S. Grant's approach to decision-making during the U.S. Civil War.
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Ben Shapiro
as a great biography of Ulysses S. Grant, focusing on the post-Civil War era.
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Gilbert Cruz
as the author of a biography on Ulysses S. Grant.
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Ryan Holiday
as a book that accurately portrays the valiant efforts of the Republican Party during Reconstruction.
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Roya Hakakian
mentions that she is about to finish the book and has a newfound admiration for Grant.
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Drew Pinsky
when discussing the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.
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Drew Pinsky
as a biography that changed his views on the post-Civil War era and racism.
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Mark Jenkins
among his favorite books, highlighting its portrayal of a flawed historical figure.
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