Jon Meacham delves into the genius of Thomas Jefferson

In “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham examines the Founding Father's extraordinary life, exploring his propensity for both innovative governing philosophy and decisive political action. In this sprawling biography, Meacham presents both the man and the mind of this American icon. Here's an excerpt.A FORTUNATE SON It is the strong in body who are bot