![]() ![]() He opposed slavery even as a child growing up in the slave state of Kentucky. Although Lincoln does not have a clean record on race-some modern critics in fact label him a racist because of some positions he held-I came away from Team of Rivals more convinced than ever that Lincoln was a profoundly moral man who ranks as America’s greatest president. It is amazing for example to read about how Lincoln was able to push the Thirteenth Amendment through a Congress made up exclusively of white men. Team of Rivals has a lot of insights about Lincoln that leaders can learn from today. There are significant parallels between the current moment and the 1860s, when the nation was dealing with violent insurrection, difficult questions about race, and ideological divides between states and regions. Lately I’ve been thinking about Goodwin’s book because it feels very relevant in 2022. Of all the books I’ve read about the 16 th president of the U.S., Team of Rivals is the best. ![]() Years ago, I read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln and was blown away. ![]() I’ve read a ton about him, and I’ve collected Lincoln-related materials, including a draft of the Emancipation Proclamation and his handwritten copy of the victory speech he gave after being re-elected president. ![]()
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