Lincoln's Melancholy

I am reading the greatest book right now. The book is entitled, "Lincoln's Melancholy : How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness." The author, Joshua Wolf Shenk, looks at President Lincoln's depression and how it impacted his life. I did not realize that when Lincoln was twenty-six he basically had a melt down. He was treated extensivly for depression in his thirties as well. President Lincoln was a very sad man, but as the book points out, it was his sadness and his internal suffering that allowed him to be great. Not to make lite of depression. At the same time, I don't know anyone who has lived without experiencing mental suffering at some point in their lives. It is the decision you make about what to do with the suffering that matters I guess. I like how this book has forced me to think.
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