And There Was Light

And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle is an Abraham Lincoln biography. The book shows how Lincoln risked his political future for his moral convictions, intending to preserve democracy and the Union. It was written by Jon Meacham and published by Random House in October 2022. This book is a New York Times bestseller.

Synopsis
This biography reinterprets Abraham Lincoln's life to reflect the nation's current situation. In 2020 and 2021, the nation faces national division along with loose talk of civil war. The book is very well researched and highly readable. The text is 400 pages and there are 200 pages of endnotes and bibliography. In this instance, the book explores Lincoln's humble beginnings, his marriage, and family tragedies as support material for the story. The author emphasizes Lincoln's public actions, highlighting his speeches, inaugurations, and his critical high-stakes decisions as a leader.