by Edward Klein
First published 2003
Edward Klein presents his investigation into the Kennedy family's long history of tragedy and scandal. He tracks the family's troubles from their origins in the 1830s through contemporary times, documenting a pattern of misfortune that spans generations. Klein argues that the Kennedys possess inherited biological traits that predispose them to destructive behavior and catastrophic outcomes. He examines how these genetic inclinations have manifested across multiple family members and decades. The book explores Klein's theory that the family's repeated encounters with violence, addiction, and scandal stem from something deeper than mere coincidence or circumstance. Klein contends that understanding these biological factors explains the persistent cycle of Kennedy tragedies. His analysis covers the family's rise to political prominence alongside their personal disasters, suggesting that both success and failure flow from the same inherited characteristics.
Genres: history, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, kennedy-family, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, political-intrigue
Setting: United States
Period: 1830s, 20th Century, 21st Century
260 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: death