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An Unfinished Life

John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963

By Robert Dallek

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| Audio CD | 9781586215446

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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. We learn for the first time just how sick Kennedy was, what medicContinue

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. 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 lists 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.

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  • In a noble cause

    John F Kennedy: An Unfinished Life 1917-1963 by Robert Dallek 838pp, Allen Lane, £25 Bill Clinton: An American Journey by Nigel Hamilton 784pp, Century, £25 It would be a dreadful mistake to suppose that George W Bush was the first American president ... (read full critics)

    guardian.co.uk published on Sat, 25 Sep 2010

  • Vigah

    The majority of books about John F. Kennedy have been written either by toadying family retainers or by people bent on destroying the Camelot myth. The historian Robert Dallek is neither; he decided to enter the field, as he explains in his introduct ... (read full critics)

    lrb published on Tue, 7 Sep 2010

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    This book was drawn to me from a love and fasincation with the Kennedy family but also to help for my research project. Its a big book but I felt that historian,student or just a lesiurley reader will thoroughly enjoy this book. Each page has been carefully worked on using archives from the JFK muse ... (continue)

    This book was drawn to me from a love and fasincation with the Kennedy family but also to help for my research project. Its a big book but I felt that historian,student or just a lesiurley reader will thoroughly enjoy this book. Each page has been carefully worked on using archives from the JFK museum in Boston,Massachusetts. I felt this book was very compelling as it digs deep right to before Kennedy was born to the adminstrations life after Kennedy's death. This book is a fanstatic read for all avid Kennedy fans and readers who want to find out more about America's most charming president.

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