How do you lead a nation on the brink of collapse? For Abraham Lincoln, the answer was audacious: appoint your fiercest political rivals to your cabinet. In her masterpiece, Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin reveals the stunning story of how Lincoln harnessed the ambitions of men who once scorned him. He forged an unlikely alliance to steer America through the Civil War, offering a timeless lesson in brilliant, unconventional leadership. This isn't just history; it's a masterclass in human genius.