A review by sterlinglacroix
Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness by Joshua Wolf Shenk

3.0

Lincoln’s depression is something I’ve always been aware of, but never looked into deeply. This book gave me a deeper appreciation of mental health, how it effected Lincoln, and how it still effects people today, including myself. This is unlike any other biography I’ve ever read, at times you forget Lincoln is even the focus. The work is engaging, the writing style accessible, didn’t have any trouble finishing this one.