First published 2011
Jack Kennedy leads with charisma and wit, taking bold risks that could destroy everything he has built. His brother Bobby works behind the scenes, ruthless in protecting Jack and eliminating their enemies. Eight years separate them in age, and their personalities clash at every turn. Jack embodies the smooth Irish Brahmin, while Bobby remains the last Irish Puritan, unafraid of dirty work. Both brothers answer to their father Joseph, the family patriarch who shaped their ambitions. They operate in treacherous political territory where one wrong move could end their careers or their lives. Jack grows into his role as leader, but his recklessness threatens to undo everything Bobby works to protect. The brothers face crises that test their bond and force them to make choices that will define their legacy. Their loyalty to each other and to Joseph Kennedy drives every decision they make. The story reveals how two very different men created a partnership that would change American history and ultimately lead to their own destruction.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, family-dynamics
Period: 20th Century
488 pages · Kindle Edition · Arcade