The Dark Side of Camelot
by Seymour M. Hersh
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Author: Seymour M. HershEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 1998-09-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Back Bay Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
...might have been a better title. It would be naïve to be shocked at these events (the widely held low opinion of politicians is, more often than not, quite justified), but JFK and his whole clan--what a bunch of punks. Keep in mind: the author is not trying to paint an objective picture of the JFK presidency; neither is he "out to get" Kennedy. He's dishing the dirt that people have tried so hard to sweep under the rug. It does get a bit slow at points (journalists don't seem to do well when it comes to writing full books, in my experience), but it was engaging enough to keep me reading to the end.
Is this brilliant scholarship? No, but it's not just tabloid sensationalism either. This book is a useful counter-balance to all those who deify or otherwise misrepresent JFK. It is undeniable that JFK has a profound impact on the evolution of the modern presidency and it is undeniable that he lived through very interesting times. As a president, JFK deserves study. As a person . . . what a spoiled, selfish loser.
Recommended.
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