Ulysses S. Grant: A Novel

With all the drama and enjoyable style readers have come to expect Robert Skimin presents the first major biographical novel of this troubled president. This book chronicles the remarkable life of our 18th president, and the people who thrived on his strengths and weaknesses. From West Point to the Civil War to the White House. The author opens a window into Grant's time as a cadet, his military success during the Mexican War, his troubles with peacetime army life, his rebirth as a wartime hero, and his scandal-torn presidency. This complex portrait capture the essence of Grant: his drive to succeed, his struggles with alcohol abuse, his self-doubt as a husband and his military genius.