Letters And Leadership (1918) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164853558 : 1164853554 : 10 Sep 2010 : Letters and Leadership is a book written by Van Wyck Brooks and published in 1918. The book is a collection of letters written by famous leaders from different fields, including politics, literature, and business. Brooks has compiled these letters to provide insights into the leadership qualities of these individuals and the challenges they faced in their respective fields. The book includes letters from well-known figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John D. Rockefeller. Each letter is accompanied by Brooks' commentary, which provides context and analysis of the leadership qualities displayed in the letter. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of leadership. These include sections on the role of leadership in politics, literature, and business, as well as the importance of communication and personal charact