John F. Kennedy
Hardcover | Pages: 245 pages Rating: 3.93 | 10599 Users | 701 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Profiles In Courage |
| ISBN: | 0060530626 (ISBN13: 9780060530624) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Robert Taft, John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, George Norris, Sam Houston |
| Literary Awards: | Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (1957), Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1964), National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1957) |
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The Pulitzer Prize winning classic by President John F. Kennedy, with an introduction by Caroline Kennedy and a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy. Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from the state of Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage serves as a clarion call to every American. In this book Kennedy chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes, coming from different junctures in our nation’s history, include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Now, a half-century later, the book remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable national spirit and an unparalleled celebration of that most noble of human virtues. It resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Profiles in Courage is as Robert Kennedy states in the foreword: “not just stories of the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us." Along with vintage photographs and an extensive author biography, this book features Kennedy's correspondence about the writing project, contemporary reviews, a letter from Ernest Hemingway, and two rousing speeches from recipients of the Profile in Courage Award. Introduction by John F. Kennedy’s daughter Caroline Kennedy, forward by John F. Kennedy’s brother Robert F. Kennedy.Point Epithetical Books Profiles in Courage
| Title | : | Profiles in Courage |
| Author | : | John F. Kennedy |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 245 pages |
| Published | : | March 18th 2003 by Harper (first published 1955) |
| Categories | : | History. Nonfiction. Biography. Politics. Classics. North American Hi.... American History |
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Ratings: 3.93 From 10599 Users | 701 ReviewsWrite-Up Epithetical Books Profiles in Courage
An enjoyable and informative little tour through American legislative history, but for me, one that suffers for the limitations imposed by the running theme of "courage", a virtue I'm personally more hesitant to praise for its own sake than J.F.K. Certainly, it's not presented as an exhaustive work of history, and a major part of the value here is in the editorializing of an author with the same job description as those he's writing about (that, and the fact it's J.F. friggin' K.), but even ifI am currently running for public office at the age of 29 and I was assigned book many years ago on a summer reading list for high school---never finishing it because I never attended the magnet school I got into. I gave up wanting to go into public service and traded my shoes for science, at the age of 29, I am returning to a passion in 8th grade... 15 years later, I got the task done of completing this book. For all who ever run for political office no matter what level, this is one of the
The perfect book for a poli sci junkie like myself, especially one who's always admired John F Kennedy. Although President Kennedy takes a very small role in the book, the idea that he explores of courage in the life of politics is fascinating. Especially during a time when politicians have taken on such a tarnished image, a brief insight into a few of their lives gives an incredible understanding of the difficulty involved in the positions they hold. I would definitely recommend this book to
I read this book back in the 1960s. I saw this abridged audiobook on Audible and decided to use it for a review of the book. I normally do not like abridged books but I have found them useful as a quick review of a book I had read years ago and want to refresh my memory.This book was written in 1955 about the most admirable of human virtues -courage. The author provided a brief discussion of eight United States Senators in their moment of courage. JFK doesnt say that each act of courage was
I was in Dallas that fateful November day in '63. I was six weeks old and my mother was with me at the Safeway. When she heard the news she abandoned her shopping cart and went straight home. I grew up in the shadow of the events of that day...and somehow I was never made aware of this remarkable book until recently! Why was this not required reading at my high school or even at Texas State? History comes alive in these pages. Character is revealed. It speaks to what it means to be an American
Modern American politics is so staggeringly and paralyzingly depressing that this book is refreshing to re-visit. It is important to be reminded that statesmanship, public service and sincere ideology are not just words in history books.Written while John F. Kennedy was a senator himself, this testament of bravery and integrity is inspiring. Partisan politics is to me repellant. However, one of the points made by Kennedy, represented and illustrated on virtually every page, is that American
What an interesting book. Courage in politics -- a short vignette of 8 senators who displayed courage, even if they were not always right.
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