And There Was Light

And There Was Light (2022) is a biography of Abraham Lincoln that takes a nuanced look at a complex leader. Focusing especially on Lincoln’s evolving views on and actions around slavery, it’s a picture of a man who wrestled with his moral convictions while attempting to hold together a divided nation. Echoes of that struggle still ring out today, making it essential to keep Lincoln’s story at the forefront of American consciousness.

• American history enthusiasts
• People interested in controversial historical figures
• Budding political pundits looking to add to their historical knowledge

Jon Meacham is a historian, biographer, and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Lion. He currently serves as the Canon Historian of the Washington National Cathedral and contributes to the New York Times Book Review as well as other publications. His numerous New York Times best-selling books include His Truth Is Marching On, The Soul of America, Thomas Jefferson, and Destiny and Power.