Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness : Book Review
"Lincoln's Melancholy" by Joshua Wolf Shenk is a captivating exploration of Abraham Lincoln's lifelong battle with depression. Through a careful examination of Lincoln's personal writings and speeches, Shenk offers a comprehensive understanding of how melancholy shaped Lincoln's life, presidency, and leadership style. This thought-provoking book challenges societal attitudes towards mental...