Robert Kennedy and His Times
by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
Book Summary Information
Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-06-03
ISBN: 0618219285
Number of pages: 1088
Publisher: Mariner Books
Book Reviews of Robert Kennedy and His Times
Book Review: A Sweeping History of Robert F. Kennedy
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed reading this book. Schlesinger has given us a true portrait of Robert Kennedy, including wonderful insights into his childhood and early adult life by publishing excerpts from family letters.
He goes into great depth to show the work that RFK did as his brother's Attorney General (sometimes a little too much depth) but it gives you an appreciation for RFK's great administrative skills. After seeing how RFK worked as head of the Justice Department, surrounding himself with the `best and the brightest' I believe that he could have a made a great president.
What is amazing from this book is the transformation of RFK following his brother's assassination. He became a champion of the poor, of blacks and an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam war. RFK is shown to be a man of great conviction, courage and compassion. Schlesinger also portrays a man of introspection, humor and family values.
It was a great tragedy that he was himself killed in 1968. Unfortunately the book ends rather abruptly upon RFK's death, while I thought a chapter summing up his life and legacy was needed.
That said, this is still the best book available on the life of Robert Kennedy. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to know more about the complex historical figure of RFK.
Whether you agreed with all his politics or not, you come away from this book inspired by Kennedy's example and by his quest to "tame the savagenesss of man and to make gentle the life of this world."
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