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And There Was Light
by Jon Meacham
Lincoln's moral growth on slavery and his use of power to end it, written for a divided present. Focused and eloquent.
Read it if…
you want Lincoln as a study of conscience in politics.
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Skip it if…
you want a complete life; see Donald.
Try instead: American Lion →
Three things you will actually use
- Grow in public.
- Conscience and politics can meet.
- Hold the center firmly.
Do this first
Read the chapters on the Emancipation decision.
Our verdict
Lincoln's conscience.
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