First published 2011
Laurence Leamer opens his ambitious chronicle of America's most scrutinized political dynasty. The bestselling biographer who previously explored the Kennedy women now tackles the full family saga across generations. Leamer traces the roots of political ambition and personal tragedy that would define the Kennedy name. He examines how immigrant aspirations transformed into American royalty, revealing the forces that shaped both triumph and scandal. The author reconstructs pivotal moments that established the family's grip on public imagination. This opening volume sets the foundation for understanding how one clan became synonymous with both promise and heartbreak in American politics. Leamer promises to alter how readers perceive the mythology surrounding the Kennedys.
Genres: 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-saga, political-ambition
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
928 pages · Kindle Edition · William Morrow