When he had the chance to become a naval officer like his older brother, Bobby turned it down, choosing instead to join the Navy as a common sailor. Overlooked by his father, and overshadowed by his war-hero brother, Bobby Kennedy was a perpetual underdog. Now, with Bobby Kennedy, Matthews provides “insight into spirit and what drove him to greatness” ( New York Journal of Books) in his gripping, in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at one of the great figures of the American twentieth century. With his bestselling biography Jack Kennedy, Chris Matthews profiled of one of America’s most beloved Presidents and the patriotic spirit that defined him.
Through tragedy after tragedy we find the man humanized” (Associated Press). Kennedy, “Readers witness the evolution of Kennedy’s soul. This definitive book brings Bobby Kennedy to life like never before.In Chris Matthews’s New York Times bestselling portrait of Robert F.
Matthew illuminates 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, finally, his tragic run for president. 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.ĭrawing on extensive research and interviews, Matthews pulls back the curtain on the private world of Robert Francis Kennedy. They were the people who turned out for him in his 1968 campaign. It was a life-changing experience that led him to connect with voters from all walks of life: young and old, black and white, rich and poor.
In Chris Matthews’s New York Times bestselling portrait of Robert F.
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