![]() ![]() ![]() Rogers and Doris Kearns Goodwin. At one point he says, "Some think I’m the love child of Mr. ![]() Jon writes, “A President who led a divided country in which an implacable minority gave no quarter…has much to teach us in a twenty-first century moment of polarization.” Jon is a great conversationalist. OctoThe Presidency Jon Meacham, 'And There Was Light' Presidential historian Jon Meacham reconsidered Abraham Lincoln’s life and the influences that shaped how he governed. The writing is clear and compelling, and Mitchun's passion for his subject shines through on every page. America is probably more divided now that at any time since Lincoln’s. Despite its length and scholarly tone, 'And There Was Light' is an accessible and engaging work that will appeal to both casual readers and serious students of history. ![]() It is a most readable 420 page biography of our 16th President and it is timely. “And There Was Light” has just been released. Do we need another? Well yes, considering that none of them so far has been written by Jon Meacham who is one of America’s best biographers. In his captivating new book, Jon Meacham has given us the Lincoln for our time. A quick Google search will tell you there are over 15,000 books about Abraham Lincoln. ![]()
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