From an early age, Abraham Lincoln loved stories and words, and grew to have a passion for reading. This folksy illustrated biography tells of Lincoln’s experiences at a young age, including the hardships of pioneer life and of the death of his mother. The story follows Lincoln’s life from his humble birth in Kentucky to his move to Illinois where he went on to study law and begin a life in politics. The author emphasizes Lincoln’s continual pursuit of knowledge and passion for reading. This inspiring biography not only tells the story of a determined Lincoln, but speaks to the power of reading which thoroughly enriched his life and gave rise to the prudent and magnanimous man who would become our nation’s president during one of its darkest times.