In this new personal history--the first serious volume focusing exclusively on Joseph Patrick Kennedy in 30 years--Ronald Kessler recreates the life and times of this ambitious, powerful, masterfully manipulative man. Utilizing extensive research and interviews with Kennedy family members and their intimates, speaking on record for the first time, Kessler reveals stunning new details of JPK's enormous accomplishments and the terrible personal losses he suffered. 16-page photo insert.
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In this new personal history--the first serious volume focusing exclusively on Joseph Patrick Kennedy in 30 years--Ronald Kessler recreates the life and times of this ambitious, powerful, masterfully manipulative man. Utilizing extensive research and interviews with Kennedy family members and their intimates, speaking on record for the first time, Kessler reveals stunning new details of JPK's enormous accomplishments and the terrible personal losses he suffered. 16-page photo insert.
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Good reading and goes into the background of the Kennedy dynasty.
crocker2062
Jul 5, 2015
An Honest Book
This is a really great book! The author presents an honest report, not what his apologists would like to believe. The people in Hot Springs tell the same stories about old Joe. It's nice to see an author who tells the truth.
FrenchKiwi
May 6, 2010
Interesting Read
Opens up the background to the development of a family that has become a Dynasty in the USA.