An unfinished life : John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963

The Resource An unfinished life : John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
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An unfinished life : John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Title remainder
John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Statement of responsibility
Robert Dallek
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
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. Robert Dallek draws upon previously unavailable material and never-before-opened archives to tell Kennedy's story. We learn 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 also learn 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 shows that while Kennedy was the son of privilege, he faced great obstacles and fought on with remarkable courage. Never shying away from Kennedy's weaknesses, Dallek also explores his strengths. The result is a portrait of a bold, brave, human Kennedy, once again a hero
Biography type
individual biography
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
  • 973.922/092
  • B
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • plates
Index
index present
LC call number
E842
LC item number
.D28 2003
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography

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