An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 | Robert Dallek | Biographies | Political Leaders | eBooks
An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
by Robert Dallek
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An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 Summary:
| An Unfinished Life is the first major, single-volume life of John F. Kennedy to be written by a historian in nearly four decades. Drawing upon previously unavailable material and never-before-opened archives to tell Kennedy's story, An Unfinished Life is packed with revelations large and small. We learn for the first time just how sick Kennedy was, what medications he took and concealed from all but a few, and how severely his medical condition affected his actions as President. We learn for the first time the real story of how Bobby was selected as Attorney General. Dallek reveals exactly what Jack's father did to help his election to the presidency, and he follows previously unknown evidence to show what path JFK would have taken in the Vietnam entanglement had he survived. Dallek lifts JFK out of the gossips and back onto the world stage, showing that while he was the son of privilege, he faced great obstacles and fought on with remarkable courage. Never shying away from Kennedy's weaknesses, Dallek also brilliantly explores his strengths. The result is a portrait of a bold, brave, human Kennedy, once again a hero. The figures who surrounded Kennedy and shaped his life -Joe, Jackie, McNamara, Marilyn, Bobby, LBJ, MLK, Schlesinger, Sorenson and others-are presented here with a richness and accuracy never before seen. From elementary school, to Harvard, to PT-109, to Washington, to the White House, to Dallas, here is the full epic story, finally, and fairly. An Unfinished Life will stand as the essential Kennedy book, a landmark work. |
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