I love reading about ordinary people who had an impact on our world that was far beyond their apparent abilities. Ulysses S. Grant was one of those people. His story is fascinating. He never wanted to be a soldier, but fate had a different plan. He entered West Point as a young man without means and was surrounded by cadets of far more privilege. He wasn't much of a student either, but his fellow classmates respected him. He didn't shroud himself in fancy talk, clothes, or image, instead he allowed his character to tell the story of his life.