Lincoln: The Man Who Held the Union (Unabridged‪)‬

Before the statue, before the speeches, before the myth — there was just Abraham Lincoln: a tall, awkward kid from a log cabin who read too much and believed in something bigger than himself. This is the story of how he rose from dirt-floor beginnings to become the president who held the United States together in its darkest hour. From the courtroom in Springfield to the fields of Gettysburg, from quiet heartbreaks to bold proclamations, Lincoln faced a nation on fire and refused to let it burn to the ground. Told with clarity, humanity, and a sense of rhythm that makes history actually feel alive, this book captures the weight Lincoln carried — and the legacy he left behind. This isn’t just a biography. It’s the story of America’s near end — and the man who tried to keep the pieces from scattering forever.