Lincoln's Melancholy

In "Lincoln's Melancholy," Joshua Wolf Shenk offers a nuanced portrait of Abraham Lincoln, arguing his legendary political strengths were rooted in a lifelong battle with depression. Drawing from historical records, interviews with Lincoln scholars, and contemporary research, Shenk reveals how this illness influenced the sixteenth president's character and leadership. The book explores how Lincoln's coping strategies, including a rich sense of humor and quiet reflection, ultimately helped him lead the nation through its greatest turmoil. A New York Times Notable Book of the Year, this work is also a recipient of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Award and a forWard Award.

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