Beautifully illustrated and simply told, this unique biography tells the story of Abraham Lincoln from his own perspective. As Lincoln waits to attend the performance at Ford’s Theatre, he sits reflecting on his life, from his humble beginnings in Kentucky through the conclusion of the Civil War. The free verse writing style adds a poetic element to Lincoln’s reflections on the journey of his life. Reflecting on both his personal accomplishments and his work as president, Lincoln speaks of his education and love for books, as well as his family and children. He also reflects on the terrible loss of life and pains of the Civil War. The richly painted illustrations, the simple poetic style, and the first-person reflections of this biography make it a wonderful companion to more traditional biographies of Lincoln.