Gordon Shepherd, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Central Arkansas, brings his extensive academic background and passion for history to this enlightening work. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Shepherd earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and his PhD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. In collaboration with his brother, Gary, he has authored numerous academic articles and several books on religious topics and social change. His literary repertoire also includes a boyhood memoir, 'Growing Up in the City of the Saints, ' and a collection of short stories in 'Stories of Forgotten Sports Idols and Other Ordinary Mortals.'

'Lost Conversations with Abraham Lincoln' is a thought-provoking journey into the mind and soul of a legendary figure, shedding new light on Lincoln's virtues, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice in a time of crisis and uncertainty.