“The foremost military memoir in the English language; written in a clear; supple style . . . a masterpiece.†—Ron Chernow; in GrantFaced with cancer and financial ruin; Ulysses S. Grant wrote his personal memoirs to secure his family's future—and won himself a unique place in American letters. Acclaimed by writers as diverse as Mark Twain and Gertrude Stein; Grant's memoirs demonstrate the intelligence; intense determination; and laconic modesty that made him the Union's foremost commander. Personal Memoirs is devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier; tracing the trajectory of his extraordinary career from West Point cadet to general-in-chief of all Union armies. With their directness and clarity; his writings on war are without rival in American literature. This edition of Grant’s Personal Memoirs includes an indispensable introduction and explanatory notes by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. This is one of the most important books. It ...By Vivian WhiteThis is one of the most important books. It has changed my life and the way I think and feel by reading it while doing the 30 weeks Ignatius Exercises. If you get the chance to do the exercises. Go for it.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. "Let the donkey decide"By R. S. ArthurA superb new translation of some old favorites. The problems of the world are nothing that cannot be encountered with a soldier's discipline and a saint's faith. This is the first book I recommend to people who want to understand Jesuit spirituality after reading Martin's "The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything".1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Check it out; it was pretty coolBy Anthony FisherReally cool collection. Best parts: The autobiography at the beginning and the letters (the Diary is pretty cool; but somewhat repetitive [sections of days that just say "With Tears." "No Tears" "With Copious tears"]; and of course the Spiritual Exercises are classics in themselves)
