Historian John Reeves examines Ulysses S. Grant's relationship with slavery in his new biography “Soldier of Destiny: Slavery, Secession and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant." The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo writes that the book isn't a comprehensive biography but still gives readers an enlightening look at how Grant benefited from slavery years before he helped end the institution. Reeves' biography doesn't cover Grant's White House years but instead looks how he became one of the most revered military heroes in history. DeMillo writes that the book is blunt about the stains upon Grant's legacy but examines the characteristics that propelled his success.
