| An Unfinished Life - John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
(2003)
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| Front Cover |
Book Details |
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| Genre |
Biography; Non-Fiction |
| Subject |
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; Presidents - United States - Biography |
| Publication Date |
5/31/2003 |
| Format |
Hardcover (9.3
x
6.0
mm)
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| Publisher |
Little, Brown |
| Language |
English |
| Extras |
Dust Jacket; Dust Jacket Cover |
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| Description |
| 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 (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. |
| Personal Details |
| Store |
Bookman's |
| Purchase Price |
$15.00 |
| Condition |
Very Good/Very Good |
| Rating |
0 |
| Links |
Library of Congress
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| Product Details |
| LoC Classification |
E842 .D28 2003 |
| Dewey |
973.922092 |
| ISBN |
9780316172387 |
| Edition |
[1st ed.] |
| Country |
USA |
| Cover Price |
$30.00 |
| No. of Pages |
838 |
| First Edition |
Yes |
| Rare |
No |
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| Notes/Review |
| This biography of the 35th US President covers his whole life, or a bit more. We begin with JFK's grandparents and parents, follow him through to the end in Dealy Plaza. There is more discussion of his womanizing than there is of his life as husband and father. There's about as much information on his medical condition than about Vietnam. But overall I'd say it's a fair and even-handed telling of Kennedy's life, his triumphs and failures. |
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