Bobby Kennedy by Chris Matthews
A revealing new portrait of Robert F. Kennedy that gets closer to the man than any book before, by bestselling author Chris Matthews, an esteemed Kennedy expert and anchor of MSNBC's Hardball. With his bestselling biography Jack Kennedy, Chris Matthews shared a new look of one of America's most beloved Presidents and the patriotic spirit that defined him. Now, with Bobby, Matthews returns with a gripping, in-depth, behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the great figures of the American twentieth century. Overlooked by his father, and overshadowed by his war-hero brother, Bobby Kennedy was the perpetual underdog. When he had the chance to become a naval officer like Jack, Bobby turned it down, choosing instead to join the Navy as a common sailor. It was a life changing experience that led him to connect with voters from all walks of life: young or old, black or white, rich or poor. They were the people who turned out for him in his 1968 campaign. 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. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, Matthews pulls back the curtain on the public and private worlds of Robert Francis Kennedy. He shines a light on all 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 his tragic run for president. This definitive book brings Bobby Kennedy to life like never before and is destined to become a political classic.Chris Matthews is the host of MSNBC's Hardball and NBC's The Chris Matthews Show and the author of The Hardball Handbook. He is a regular contributor to NBC's Today and a frequent guest on Jay Leno's Tonight Show. He was the San Francisco Examiner's Washington bureau chief for many years and then a national columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. He was a visiting fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and owns the David Brinkley Prize for Achievement in Communications, as well as eighteen honorary doctorates from American colleges and universities. The Kennedy School of Government is a public policy school in Boston. In Chevy Chase, Maryland, he lives with his wife, Kathleen, who works for Marriott International as an executive vice president.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781501111860 |
| ISBN 10 | 1501111868 |
| Title | Bobby Kennedy |
| Author | Chris Matthews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2017-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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