First published 2003
Caroline Kennedy assembles thirteen portraits of contemporary political bravery in this tribute collection. The book continues the legacy of her father's Pulitzer Prize winning work by celebrating modern public servants who chose principle over convenience. Kennedy recruits acclaimed writers including Michael Beschloss, Anna Quindlen, Bob Woodward, and Marian Wright Edelman to craft these profiles. Each writer captures the experiences of politicians who demonstrated moral courage in their service. Kennedy herself contributes a profile of Kofi Annan, the latest recipient of the Profiles in Courage Award. The collection spans different levels of government and showcases elected officials who proved that heroism remains possible in contemporary politics. These stories reveal how public service can still function as a noble calling despite modern challenges.
Genres: biography, political-science, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, inspirational
Period: 21st Century
374 pages · Paperback · Grand Central Publishing