Have you read the book Grant, written by Ron Chernow?
I have not read the book but know a bit of information about Ulysses S. Grant.  What did you like about the book?
I think the part a liked the most was his time in the Civil War. You see all the decisions he had to make.
I am sure Chernow does an amazing job describing Grant's mindset.  His book about Hamilton was turned into the play, and it is amazing!
Yes, he does. It's a long book, over 900 pages but well worth the time to read it.
I always thought it was funny that the "S" in Ulysses S. Grant didn't actually stand for anything and it was just a clerical error that stuck.
You're right. That is in the book. Also in there is that he made money from writing his memoirs as he was dying.
It is amazing that he was able to accomplish so much while struggling with alcohol throughout his life.
I agree. But he had a strong will and used that to overcome a lot of obstacles.
I agree, you can't accomplish what he did without the ability to overcome obstacles.  Luck is also important, especially for Grant, who was supposed to be with Lincoln at Ford's theater