April 1865

The Month That Saved America (P.S.)

Jay Winik

The book delves into the final days of the American Civil War, focusing on the pivotal events and decisions in April 1865 that led to the surrender of the Confederate Army and the preservation of the Union. It examines the actions of key figures like Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee, and how their choices during this critical month helped to heal a fractured nation and set the course for its future.

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1944

FDR and the Year That Changed History

Jay Winik

The book delves into the pivotal events of 1944, including the D-Day invasion, the Holocaust, and the political maneuvers of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. It examines how these critical moments and decisions shaped the outcome of the war and the future of the world.

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