The Kennedy Legacy by Vincent Bzdek
The closing of Ted Kennedy's chapter in America's political and cultural life means that, for the first time perhaps, the real measure of the Kennedy legacy can finally be taken. John, Robert and Ted's individual stories can be seen as essentially one now, each successive brother striving to fulfill the interrupted promise of the brother before. This is a story of a brotherhood in three acts: Act I is John F. Kennedy's presidency, as seen from Ted's front-row seat; Act II is Robert Kennedy's five brief years as the family standard bearer, including his tenure in the Senate with his brother Ted and the memorable 82-day campaign that redefined the Kennedy legacy. Act III is Ted's 40-plus years in the Senate as keeper of the flame. How did the brothers pass the torch to each other? What have the three brothers left us collectively? And who carries the torch forward now? The Kennedy Legacy compellingly answers these questions and much more.
'Washington Post news editor and features writer Bzdek..delineates [the story] succinctly and compellingly...Bzdek does a fine job.' - Kirkus Praise for Woman of the House: 'Vincent Bzdek is a terrific observer and storyteller who has found the perfect subject in Nancy Pelosi. Woman of the House is a revealing portrait of the complex politician, part old-school, part New Age, who shattered the glass ceiling and became the most powerful female elected official in the nation's history.' -Eugene Robinson, political columnist, The Washington Post 'Bzdek [is] a crisp writer and effective storyteller...It's a page-turning and impressive ride.' - New York Post 'Bzdek provides a well-rounded portrait of a powerful woman.' - Booklist 'Balanced...[a] thoroughly researched biography.' - Library Journal
VINCENT BZDEK is the news editor and a features writer at The Washington Post. He has also written for The Wall Street Journal, Wired Magazine, The Denver Post, and is the author of Woman of the House (Palgrave, 2007). He lives in Washington, D.C, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230613676 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230613675 |
| Title | The Kennedy Legacy |
| Author | Vincent Bzdek |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year published | 2009-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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