The Unfinished Odyssey of Robert Kennedy : A Biography

Retail An illuminating and comprehensive look at the remarkableand tragically shortenedcareer of one of America's most promising leaders Structured around the 1968 Democratic presidential campaign, The Unfinished Odyssey of Robert Kennedy offers an in-depth exploration of Robert Kennedy, both as a man and a politician. Kennedy's mass appeal to minority groups, his antiwar stance, and his support from Catholics made him unlike any other politician of his stature in the late 1960s. Acclaimed journalist David Halberstam dives into Kennedy's career, covering his work as US attorney general and campaign manager for his brother John, his run for a New York state senate seat, and his candidacy in the 1968 Democratic presidential primary. Through this crucial period, he charts Kennedy's evolution as one of the nation's most clear-headed progressives, ultimately revealing a man whoeven nowpersonifies the shift toward a more equal America. This ebook features an illustrated biography of David Halberstam including rare images from the author's estate. An illuminating and comprehensive look at the remarkable{u2014}and tragically shortened{u2014}career of one of America{u2019}s most promising leaders Structured around the 1968 Democratic presidential campaign, The Unfinished Odyssey of Robert Kennedy offers an in-depth exploration of Robert Kennedy, both as a man and a politician. Kennedy{u2019}s mass appeal to minority groups, his antiwar stance, and his support from Catholics made him unlike any other politician of his stature in the late 1960s. Acclaimed journalist David Halberstam dives into Kennedy{u2019}s career, covering his work as US attorney general and campaign manager for his brother John, his run for a New York state senate seat, and his candidacy in the 1968 Democratic presidential primary. Through this crucial period, he charts Kennedy{u2019}s evolution as one of the nation{u2019}s most clear-headed progressives, ultimately revealing a man who{u2014}even now{u2014}personifies the shift toward a more equal America. This ebook features an illustrated biography of David Halberstam including rare images from the author{u2019}s estate “Far and away the best book written about Senator Kennedy” from the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author ( The New York Times ). Structured around the 1968 Democratic presidential campaign, The Unfinished Odyssey of Robert Kennedy offers an in-depth exploration of Robert Kennedy, both as a man and a politician. Kennedy’s mass appeal to minority groups, his antiwar stance, and his support from Catholics made him unlike any other politician of his stature in the late 1960s. Acclaimed journalist David Halberstam dives into Kennedy’s career, covering his work as US attorney general and campaign manager for his brother John, his run for a New York state senate seat, and his candidacy in the 1968 Democratic presidential primary. Through this crucial period, he charts Kennedy’s evolution as one of the nation’s most clear-headed progressives, ultimately revealing a man who—even now—personifies the shift toward a more equal America. This ebook features an illustrated biography of David Halberstam including rare images from the author’s estate. Studies Kennedy's maturation as politician and human being and traces his campaign for the presidency from the fall of 1967 to the day of the California primary