"A spirited and poignant family love story, revealing how an icon of rugged American masculinity was profoundly shaped by the women in his life, especially his mother, sisters, and wives"

Part one.

Teedie & Edie, 1852-1878 --

Part two.

Sunshine, 1878-1184 --

Part three.

"The light has gone out of my life," 1884-1887 --

Part four.

Destiny and the republic, 1887-1901 --

Part five.

Women in the arena, 1901-1948