Having poured over several books on Abraham Lincoln as of late, I can safely say that Ronald C. White Jr's A.LINCOLN is by far the best portrait of not only one of the greatest presidents America has ever elected, but also one of the greatest human beings that has ever walked the earth. This book is not biased; it portrays Lincoln in a very real, honest and flawed manner. He was not perfect, there are questionable decisions that he made while leading the Union to victory during the Civil War, but the end result shows an honest man with an unshakable conviction to preserve this great nation.

Having recently visited Abraham's hometown where his tomb, house and a fantastic museum dedicated to him resides, this book had an even more profound affect on me as I read it. I feel like I know him now; having walked where he walked and read about virtually everything he did in his incredible life, Lincoln's life is more of a reality to me now.

Right at 800 pages, A. LINCOLN is one of the greatest biographies that I have ever read. The hardships and trials that Lincoln went through, combined with his naturally honorable spirit and unrelenting determination are all realized in lucid detail in this book. I give this book my HIGHEST recommendation and easily 5/5!