![]() ![]() He was a far greater hero than he ever wished us to know. As Matthews writes: "I found a fighting prince never free of pain, never far from trouble, never accepting the world he found, never wanting to be his father's son. Matthews's extraordinary biography is based on personal interviews with those closest to JFK, oral histories by top political aide Kenneth O'Donnell and others, documents from his years as a student at Choate, and notes from Jacqueline Kennedy's first interview after Dallas. ![]() We watch JFK as a young politician learning to play hardball and watch him grow into the leader who averts a nuclear war. ![]() We witness his bravery in war and selfless rescue of his PT boat crew. We watch him navigate his life from privileged, rebellious youth to gutsy American president. We see and feel him close-up, having fun and giving off that restlessness of his. We see this most beloved president in the company of friends. What was he like, this man whose own wife called him "that elusive, unforgettable man?" In this New York Times bestselling biography, Chris Matthews answers that question with the verve of a novelist. Jack Kennedy said the reason people read biography is to answer that basic question. It's an awesome and delightful book." -Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs Chris Matthews shows the cunning and determination beneath that magic. Chris Matthews Quotes (Author of JACK KENNEDY) Goodreads helps you follow your favorite authors. "Filled with the vitality and spirit that made Jack Kennedy such a magical figure. ![]()
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