Edward Moore Kennedy Livres

In this landmark autobiography, Senator Edward M. Kennedy shares his extraordinary personal story, reflecting on his legendary family, politics, and fifty years at the heart of national events. As the youngest of nine children born to Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, he grew up in a family with high expectations. He played a vital role in his brother John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, which he recounts with affection. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, he embarked on a remarkable political journey, becoming a key legislator. This memoir offers an intimate look at his family life, detailing the profound impact of his parents and siblings, as well as his heartbreak and struggles following their deaths. Kennedy discusses his Senate work on major issues such as civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate, and health care reform, shaped by his own hospital experiences. His life, marked by tragedy and resilience, showcases his love for family and unwavering faith. He candidly addresses controversies and reflects on meeting Victoria Reggie Kennedy, who transformed his life. Amidst a challenging reelection campaign against Mitt Romney, he found renewed purpose, championing liberal principles and endorsing Barack Obama. This definitive account from a member of America’s most celebrated family serves as an inspiring legacy and a deeply moving narrative.

Stoppt die Atomrüstung - bk705; Rowohlt Verlag; Edward M. Kennedy/Mark O. Hatfield; pocket_book; 1982

В книге рассказывается о периодах мрака, в который погружали многочисленные семейные трагедии Д. Кеннеди, и о том, как он пускался "во все тяжкие", пытаясь сбежать от реальности