Bobby Kennedy : The Making of a Liberal Icon (Hardcover)

from froxgirl

What this book reminded me of is all I've forgotten: Jimmy Hoffa (imagine unions being so powerful!), Joseph McCarthy (very much on my mind these days), and the Bay of Pigs...well, maybe it's only Hoffa who seems to be so far in the past. The narrative is strongest when it tells of the closeness ...

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For those who haven't met him before, "Bobby Kennedy" is an excellent introduction to the best of the Kennedy brothers. Tye goes right after the central mystery of Bobby: how could a man who cut his political teeth as an aide to the infamous Senator Joseph McCarthy, and who well earned his near-u...

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This biography is focused on RFK's political career, but with plenty of details about his personal life as well. I hadn't known Bobby Kennedy started his political career working for Senator Joe McCarty, which made his transition to liberal politics all the more fascinating. RFK seemed to be one ...

from librarygeek33

Bobby Kennedy from a different, political, perspective. This book attempts to shed light on life experiences that may have shaped and changed his political views. This book was a welcome change from the "dishing the dirt" Kennedy bio.

from Schmerguls

5405. Bobby Kennedy The Making of a Liberal Icon, by Larry Tye (read 13 Sep 2016 ) Even though in 1979 I read Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.'s two volume biography of Bobby, I found this 2016 biography of unfailing interest and very good reading indeed. It is decidedly affirmative in its treatment of Bo...