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A revealing new portrait of Robert F. Kennedy that gets closer to the man than any book before, by bestselling author Chris Matthews, an esteemed Kennedy expert and anchor of MSNBC’s Hardball.
With his bestselling biography Jack Kennedy, Chris Matthews shared a new look of one of America’s most beloved Presidents and the patriotic spirit that defined him. Now, with Bobby Kennedy, Matthews returns with a gripping, in-depth, behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the great figures of the American twentieth century.
Overlooked by his father, and overshadowed by his war-hero brother, Bobby Kennedy was the perpetual underdog. When he had the chance to become a naval officer like Jack, Bobby turned it down, choosing instead to join the Navy as a common sailor. It was a life changing experience that led him to connect with voters from all walks of life: young or old, black or white, rich or poor. They were the people who turned out for him in his 1968 campaign. RFK would prove himself to be the rarest of politicians—both a pragmatist who knew how to get the job done and an unwavering idealist who could inspire millions.
Drawing on extensive research and interviews, Matthews pulls back the curtain on the public and private worlds of Robert Francis Kennedy. He shines a light on all the important moments of his life, from his early years and his start in politics to his crucial role as attorney general in his brother’s administration and his tragic run for president. This definitive book brings Bobby Kennedy to life like never before and is destined to become a political classic.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781501111860 |
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Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date: | 10/31/2017 |
Pages: | 416 |
Sales rank: | 1,187,370 |
Product dimensions: | 6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d) |
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Bobby Kennedy
Bobby, 12, with younger brother Teddy.
Table of Contents
Prologue 1
Chapter 1 Altar Boy 15
Chapter 2 Ambassador's Son 27
Chapter 3 Honor Thy Father 37
Chapter 4 Rites Of Passage 51
Chapter 5 Commitment 71
Chapter 6 Brother 85
Chapter 7 The Kennedy Party 95
Chapter 8 Clan 107
Chapter 9 Hail Mary 131
Chapter 10 Irish Cop 145
Chapter 11 Enforcer 161
Chapter 12 The Enemy Within 175
Chapter 13 Victory 185
Chapter 14 Freedom Fighter 199
Chapter 15 General 211
Chapter 16 Two Great Men 225
Chapter 17 Civil Rights 235
Chapter 18 Relic 253
Chapter 19 Brave Heart 271
Chapter 20 Affirmation 289
Chapter 21 The Movement 299
Chapter 22 Vigil 309
Chapter 23 Defiance 317
Chapter 24 Sacrifice 331
Chapter 25 Salute 339
Acknowledgments 343
Notes 347
Bibliography 379
Index 383