As Peter S. Canellos and his team of "Boston Globe "reporters show in this intimate biography, Ted witnessed greater tragedy and suffered greater pressure than his siblings. He inherited a generation's dreams and ambitions, and was expected to help confront his nation's problems and to build a fairer society. But political rivals turned his all-too-human failings into a condemnation of his liberal politics. As the presidency eluded his grasp, Kennedy was finally free to become his own man. He transformed himself into a symbol of wisdom and perseverance.
Now, in two new chapters, "Last Lion "reveals how Kennedy battled cancer while helping Barack Obama bring about the biggest reform of health care in the nation's history, and how he said good-bye to his family, friends, and enemies.
Perceptive and carefully reported, drawing from candid interviews with the Kennedy family, "Last Lion "captures magnificently the life, historic achievements, and personal redemption of Ted Kennedy, and offers a fresh assessment of his enduring legacy.
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As Peter S. Canellos and his team of "Boston Globe "reporters show in this intimate biography, Ted witnessed greater tragedy and suffered greater pressure than his siblings. He inherited a generation's dreams and ambitions, and was expected to help confront his nation's problems and to build a fairer society. But political rivals turned his all-too-human failings into a condemnation of his liberal politics. As the presidency eluded his grasp, Kennedy was finally free to become his own man. He transformed himself into a symbol of wisdom and perseverance.
Now, in two new chapters, "Last Lion "reveals how Kennedy battled cancer while helping Barack Obama bring about the biggest reform of health care in the nation's history, and how he said good-bye to his family, friends, and enemies.
Perceptive and carefully reported, drawing from candid interviews with the Kennedy family, "Last Lion "captures magnificently the life, historic achievements, and personal redemption of Ted Kennedy, and offers a fresh assessment of his enduring legacy.
Imprint | Threshold Editions |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 2012 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | December 2012 |
Authors | Tk, To Be Announced |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4391-9418-8 |
Barcode | 9781439194188 |
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LSN | 1-4391-9418-1 |