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# The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul

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Review: Vivid Dual Biography Leading to the Abolotion of Slavery - Brian Kilmeade's The President and the Freedom Fighter recounts the events leading to the abolition of slavery by intertwining the stories of the two leading figures in the movement. This is a factual analysis of events, no "moonlight and magnolias" history which glosses over the issue of slavery and its catastrophic effects on the nascent nation. Kilmeade's stated goal, "I wanted to tell a Civil War story that didn't further divide the nation while confronting the horrific era of slavery..." (257) is achieved in this engrossing volume. Furthermore, his technique of interweaving Douglas's and Lincoln's stories into a single narrative succeeds in covering a tremendous amount of ground while maintaining a brisk pace. While this book is entirely factual and contains footnotes and a bibliography, it is also a reader-friendly work of popular history. Kilmeade weaves the progression of each man from obscurity to greatness that is, while familiar to students of history, also fresh and "utterly captivating," owing to its crisp prose and intertwining technique. Kilmeade's narration and analysis of the lives of both men reads like a uniquely American "rags to riches"-esque tale. They appeared on the scene when needed the most; "they were underdogs who somehow rose to become national figures at a time of crisis, (they) would transcend their eras." Ultimately these two unlikely heroes saw America through its greatest crisis, and committed to the Constitution, helped America finally live up to its values. Kilmeade's histories have been lambasted by some critics, owing either to his day-job at Fox News, his alleged right-wing approach to his subjects, or both. However these miss the mark. This is popular, accessible history. I assess his intended audience doesn't have PhDs. Kilmeade provides the basic facts, and more importantly a fresh perspective for those new to but interested in these historical figures. Please allow me to quote from a KIRKUS review of Kilmeade: …"in this age of general historical ignorance, apathy, and slander, accessible history is better than internet rabbit holes and rampant disinformation." The general public in this sharply, dangerously divided time could do much worse than embrace this heroic story.
Review: solid reading for knowledge and history of these two men - This is an easy read full of the history of both men, Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. It is well documented and I enjoyed learning a lot of the inner workings of both men and those around them. Shaping a nation and policies are never an easy task but this does show that minds can be changed for the good and to strive for the Union of the people of this great Nation. Humility is a quality that was undeniably essential for these changes to take place. This book also shows that we as a people have not changed as much as we think we have. Current events show rebellion, mob mentality, voter fraud, disrupting events and even discrimination are still very prevalent and as humans we are at fault. People still cling to the ideas that they are good, but in reality this book shows even the best of us can make wrong decisions based on beliefs and education. We must look to the humility to learn and also the wisdom to understand we are all one race, The Human Race. We can be united if we allow others to take the lead if needed or be the one to speak up for those without a voice. Only one who puts the needs of others ahead of their own for no person gain is fit to lead and/or be a part of our leadership roles.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #439,602 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #74 in American Civil War Biographies (Books) #194 in US Presidents #270 in U.S. Civil War History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,204) |
| Dimensions  | 6.22 x 0.99 x 9.26 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0525540571 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0525540571 |
| Item Weight  | 1.08 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | November 2, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Sentinel |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vivid Dual Biography Leading to the Abolotion of Slavery
*by C***S on December 31, 2023*

Brian Kilmeade's The President and the Freedom Fighter recounts the events leading to the abolition of slavery by intertwining the stories of the two leading figures in the movement. This is a factual analysis of events, no "moonlight and magnolias" history which glosses over the issue of slavery and its catastrophic effects on the nascent nation. Kilmeade's stated goal, "I wanted to tell a Civil War story that didn't further divide the nation while confronting the horrific era of slavery..." (257) is achieved in this engrossing volume. Furthermore, his technique of interweaving Douglas's and Lincoln's stories into a single narrative succeeds in covering a tremendous amount of ground while maintaining a brisk pace. While this book is entirely factual and contains footnotes and a bibliography, it is also a reader-friendly work of popular history. Kilmeade weaves the progression of each man from obscurity to greatness that is, while familiar to students of history, also fresh and "utterly captivating," owing to its crisp prose and intertwining technique. Kilmeade's narration and analysis of the lives of both men reads like a uniquely American "rags to riches"-esque tale. They appeared on the scene when needed the most; "they were underdogs who somehow rose to become national figures at a time of crisis, (they) would transcend their eras." Ultimately these two unlikely heroes saw America through its greatest crisis, and committed to the Constitution, helped America finally live up to its values. Kilmeade's histories have been lambasted by some critics, owing either to his day-job at Fox News, his alleged right-wing approach to his subjects, or both. However these miss the mark. This is popular, accessible history. I assess his intended audience doesn't have PhDs. Kilmeade provides the basic facts, and more importantly a fresh perspective for those new to but interested in these historical figures. Please allow me to quote from a KIRKUS review of Kilmeade: …"in this age of general historical ignorance, apathy, and slander, accessible history is better than internet rabbit holes and rampant disinformation." The general public in this sharply, dangerously divided time could do much worse than embrace this heroic story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ solid reading for knowledge and history of these two men
*by A***T on November 10, 2023*

This is an easy read full of the history of both men, Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. It is well documented and I enjoyed learning a lot of the inner workings of both men and those around them. Shaping a nation and policies are never an easy task but this does show that minds can be changed for the good and to strive for the Union of the people of this great Nation. Humility is a quality that was undeniably essential for these changes to take place. This book also shows that we as a people have not changed as much as we think we have. Current events show rebellion, mob mentality, voter fraud, disrupting events and even discrimination are still very prevalent and as humans we are at fault. People still cling to the ideas that they are good, but in reality this book shows even the best of us can make wrong decisions based on beliefs and education. We must look to the humility to learn and also the wisdom to understand we are all one race, The Human Race. We can be united if we allow others to take the lead if needed or be the one to speak up for those without a voice. Only one who puts the needs of others ahead of their own for no person gain is fit to lead and/or be a part of our leadership roles.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History
*by C***R on November 16, 2025*

Great book

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