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Grant by Ron Chernow details the life of Ulysses S. Grant, born in rural Ohio, attending West Point, and serving in the Mexican-American War. He rejoined the army during the Civil War, distinguishing himself and achieving victory for the Union. As president, Grant aimed to protect African American rights during Reconstruction but faced significant challenges. After his presidency, Grant faced financial ruin but secured his family's future by writing his memoirs before dying of throat cancer. The book addresses themes of alcoholism, violence, and entrenched racism.