Rfk: A Memoir (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781560255314)

As one of the most complex, charismatic and controversial figures of our times, Robert Kennedy occupies a remarkable and paradoxical place in the American imagination. On the right he has been idolized by Rudy Giuliani and memorialized by Attorney General John Ashcroft, who renamed the Justice Department after him. On the left, his admirers say he represented the last hope of revitalizing the liberal tradition. But who was Robert Kennedy? To acclaimed reporter Jack Newfield, who worked closely with him during his last years, RFK was a human being far different from the myths that surrounded his name. "Part of him was soldier, priest, radical, and football coach. But he was none of these. He was a politician. His enemies said he was consumed with selfish ambition, a ruthless opportunist exploiting his brother's legend. But he was too passionate and too vulnerable ever to be the cool and confident operator his brother was." In this haunting and memorable portrait we see what kind of man died when Robert Kennedy was shot. And what kind of leader America lost.

Author: Jack Newfield
ISBN-10: 1560255315
ISBN-13: 9781560255314
Publisher: Bold Type Books
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2003
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.28h x 5.48w x 0.89d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/15/2003 pg. 103