A Quality of Leadership Needed Now
In national crises, from the Civil War to Pearl Harbor to 9/11, wise leaders exhibit qualities that fit the moment. I have spoken often of the leadership of Abraham Lincoln by pointing to his [...]
Ronald C. White
Lincoln In Private
What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us About Our Greatest President
May 4, 2021
Lincoln did not have a diary but, he developed the habit of writing reflections and ruminations on little slips of paper. Historian Ronald C. White, Jr., will expand our understanding of Lincoln’s character and thinking and can give us a better understanding of the private Lincoln behind the public Lincoln.
“A fascinating tour inside the mind—and the heart—of Abraham Lincoln . . . An important and timeless work.” – Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of His Truth Is Marching On
Random House Audiobook is narrated by Ronald C. White
About the Author
Ronald C. White is the author of American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant. General David H. Petraeus (Ret.) writes, “Certain to be recognized as the classic work on Ulysses S. Grant.”
Webinars
American POTUS Podcast
The Character & Leadership of Abraham Lincoln
In The News
Notes to Self – Lincoln’s private thoughts on fate, failure, slavery, and belief.
A conversation on Character and the Presidency in Grand Rapids on October 4 recorded by C-SPAN.
2021 Book Tour for Lincoln in Private
💻 Denotes virtual event
*All times listed as Eastern Standard Time.
4th May 2021 4:30 pm Chicago, IL
Abraham Lincoln Bookshop
💻 Interview with Daniel Weinberg
5th May 2021 1:00 pm Dallas, TX
Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton Law Partners
💻 Interview with Talmage Boston
6th May 2021 8:00 pm Springfield, IL
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum - Union Theater
💻 In Conversation with Christian McWhirter
7th May 2021 1:30 pm Washington, DC
The Trinity Forum
💻 Interview with Cherie Harder
10th May 2021 9:00 pm Pasadena, CA
VROMAN’S BOOKSTORE
💻 Vromans Bookstore
11th May 2021 10:00 pm Los Angeles, CA
Chevalier's Books
💻 Chevalier’s Books
12th May 2021 6:00 pm Denver, CO
Tattered Covered Book Store
💻 Tattered Cover Book Store
13th May 2021 7:00 pm Grand Rapids, MI
Hauenstein Center
💻 Hauenstein Center of Presidential Studies
20th May 2021 5:30 pm Washington, DC
White House Historical Society
💻 Conversation with Colleen Shogan
Speaking Invitations
Ronald C. White is available for select readings and lectures.
To inquire about a possible appearance with Ronald C. White, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau, Kaley Baron via e-mail: kbaron@penguinrandomhouse.com or phone: 212-782-9840.
