The Most Famous Man in America

This is a really interesting biography of a man I had heard little about. It's amazing to consider that “the most famous man in America” 150 years ago could be a preacher. And in order to explain some of Beecher's theological viewpoints and the significance of his beliefs, the author explains a lot of the context, which makes this a good history on the evolution of the church in America as well. The book feels long and a bit laborious at times, but it was definitely an interesting read.