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Tells the stroy of this incredible leader and legend.

In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, definitions of key words, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. ... Read more

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This Level 4 book is appropriate for proficient readers.

Free at Last! is a biography of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who encouraged non-violent protest to fulfill his dream of an America where people would be judged by "the content of their character, not by the color of their skin." These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text.The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. ... Read more

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Drawing on the resources of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum--which include millions of pages of documents, more than 100,000 photographs, and many thousands of books, audiotapes, and film reels--this slender book is far more than a keepsake for visitors to that institution. Instead, it offers a thoroughly illustrated, thoughtful, and sometimes even critical overview of the late president's life and political accomplishments.

Though born into a vast fortune, John Kennedy, notes historian Charles Kenney, had to overcome a great deal of difficulty (including frequent illness and a pronounced lack of direction) before arriving at the confident sense of purpose that characterized his public image. (Kennedy, the author notes, was also given to vanity, and he worked extraordinarily hard "to remain slender, well-groomed, and carefully tailored," while shunning the ostentation of an earlier generation of powerbrokers and politicians.) Charting Kennedy's evolution from playboy to war hero and scholar, and thence to a leader buffeted by one crisis after another, the book makes generous use of the president's own words--and, especially, of once top-secret correspondence and memoranda. An audio CD, containing recorded addresses, speeches, telephone conversations, and dictations, accompanies the book.

The publication coincides with the 37th anniversary of the president's assassination--which, notes historian Michael Beschloss, 80 percent of Americans polled believe was the result of a conspiracy, not a lone gunman--and with the 2000 presidential election, the conduct of which may make some readers more nostalgic than ever for the comparatively pure vision of Kennedy's Camelot. --Gregory McNamee ... Read more

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excellent book
there are over 250 pictures ans documents, it's very complete. the texts are interessing, not boring.
there is a cd also.
we can hear a few dialogues,. there is one with rfk and on the 14 tracks we can hear young caroline.
there is part to rfk and jbk too.
so I enjoyed it.

John F. Kennedy: The Presidential Portfolio
John F. Kennedy: The Presidential Portfolio features more than 250 photos and documents from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum that capture the essence, style, and excitement of the Kennedy presidency. Included in these pages are the artifacts from a lifetime young Jack's letter requsting to be made Godfather to his brother Teddy, a handwritten fragment of the inaugural adress, correspondence from Nikita Khrushchev, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and many others. Providing the backdrop for these images is a carefully rendered narrative highlighting the many remarkable events of Kennedy's life and his presidency: the tremendous physical ailments JFK had to overcome on a daily basis, his privileged chilhhood, transformation from reluctant student to Pulitzer Prize - winning author, dramatic political campaigns, struggle over the Cuban missile crisis, and his efforts to end segregation as well as counter nuclear proliferation, are all recounted here.

To Enhance The Experience of reliving the Kennedy years, a riveting 60 - minute audio CD of JFK'S phone conversations and personal dictations is packaged with the book. The following is a list of the recordings.

- An undated memoir entry concerning JFK'S entrance into politics.

- A dicated letter (circa 1959) to Joseph P. Kennedy on election and poll results.

- A dictated letter (circa 1959) to Jacqueline Kennedy on weekend in Rhode Island.

- Phone Conversation with Sargent Shriver recorded on April 2, 1963 regarding keeping CIA out of the Peace Corps.

- Three phone conversations with Ross Barnett recorded on September 30, 1962, regarding the University of Mississippi crisis.

- Phone conversation with Richard J. Daley recorded on October 28, 1963 regarding the civil rights bill.

- Phone conversation with Charles Halleck recorded on October 29, 1963 regarding the civil rights bill.

- An undated phone conversation between JFK and RFK concerning articles in Newsweek and Time magazines.

-Phone conversation with Dwight D. Eisenhower on October 22, 1962 regarding Cuban missile crisis.

- Phone conversation with Dwight D. Eisenhower on October 28,1962 regarding Cuban missile crisis.

-Phone conversation with Lincoln White on October 26,1962 regarding comments to the press concerning Cuban missile crisis.

- A dictated memoir entry dated November 1963.

Pleasant but not outstanding
As a twenty-something, I really don't know much about John or Robert Kennedy other than the vague "Camelot" fantasies tossed around. I acquired this book as part of my recent appetite for understanding JFK/RFK.

I found it to be a light-weight overview of the major periods of JFK's life, along with some information on RFK and Jackie. While it revealed a few new things I hadn't heard before, this book is really of interest primarily as a coffee table book for ocassional perusal, and not for study. It's a great combination of stories you will have heard and pictures you have already seen.

The accompanying CD, however, is particularly interesting in what it reveals about JFK the man and his way of being. Overall, I enjoyed it.

The Most Complete & Accurate on JFK
This book is the most complete and accurate book on President John F. Kennedy. With the contribution from the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum, the true and exact data regarding the man who changed the life of many Americans is shown here in a direct manner. Great pictures. In conclusion, this book deserves to be at each home in the USA and abroad. JFK is worth to be known and admired through this masterpiece. This book is a must. ... Read more

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A riveting new chapter to America's Civil Rights saga
The fates of those who sacrificed during the 60s to make America a more perfect union were varied; Some were cut down by assassins. Others re-defined the struggle by securing historic victories at the ballot box. Most simply returned to anonymity, choosing to bear the scars of battle in silence.
While many of these heroes remain unsung, the legacies of the more prominent among them have been well-documented in mainstream media outlets dutifully marking civil rights anniversaries as a way of gauging how far we've come since then. In some cases, these stories have now been re-told so often they seem dated and stale.
But John Blake's compelling new book, "Children of the Movement" traces those human blood lines forward and breathes life into these intimate -- but largely unknown-- family portraits. His interviews with the sons and daughters of those who fought for America's soul are at once inspiring, depressing, universal and utterly unpredictable.
Blake's sparing but effective writing frames each vignette, putting them in context without overwhelming you with tons of historical detail that might have detracted from the narrative. His book is not only a pleasure to read, but also informative, captivating and timely.
Most of all, "Children of the Movement" reminds us that while the struggle for civil rights has changed much in a generation, it is still far from over.

Portrait of the Heart and Soul of the Freedom Movement
John Blake's book, "Children of the Movement," provides a powerful, if painful, glimpse into the heart and soul of the Freedom Movement of the Sixties, as, an insightful portrait of its legacy, through the lens of some of its children--one of whom is my own daughter, Ericka Abram. Blake's tenderly-written report reveals many common themes in the perspectives and lives of these offspring, the most compelling for me being that Movement parents seemed to have been so committed to our cause and protecting our children from the social ills we fought, we forgot to tell them what and why we were fighting. The resulting common disconnection between parents and children is more broadly reflected in the confusion and despair of today, in dealing with unrelenting racism and poverty and oppression, that stand in the stead of the clarity of purpose and commitment of the past. Blake's book opens the door to a healthy discussion toward healing familial wounds and easing generational divisions so as to bring us together in a new effort to finally find freedom in America.

Excellent
Written more like a book of short stories than a chapter in America's history I found John Blake's writing style to be descriptive,straight forward, and appealing. Each page was full of substance and very readable. To my surprise I found myself unable to put this book down. I found food for thought and hours of discussion in this work.

John Blake's Children of the Movement gives one a view of the real life struggles of the men and women involved in the Civil Rights Movement. For those who are not familiar with the infamous names an explanation is given of each participant's standing in the movement but more interestingly a glimpse into the personality and humanness of each as well. He then goes a step further and brings a vivid picture of the effect these lives selflessly led had on the children. I was touched by the Black Panther leader who felt that if she saved all black children she would save her own child, a child who so wanted to be important in her mother's life. I was inspired by the daughter who now works by her father's side on the Algebra Project preparing black students for college. I was moved by one man's continued pursuit for justice in the murder of his brother. Each interview reminds us of the struggles of the parents and illustrates how each child was molded by the experience. Children of the Movement brings to light how much was sacrificed to share the Dream. ... Read more

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A documented screenplay of the Oliver Stone film, complete with historical annotation, with 340 research notes and 97 reactions and commentaries by Norman Mailer, Tom Wicker, Gerald R. Ford, and many others. ... Read more

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an epic, the least to say.
Among all the stories which popup every day, this is one story that we should tell our children exactly how and why it happened, the book as the movie did, presented the whole enigma in such a fantastic realistec way, you feel actually living with the characters breathing with them, at times joining in discussions... the complexity and huge number of names and sides in the story means it is not for teatime at all, you really need to concentrate well with this one.
The event was a trajidy no question about it, and what the late Mr.Garrison tried to do was to prevent what we are witnessing nowadays by disclosing the truth, to tell the truth is a courageous mission, to stick to it and face such enormous powers ready to do any thing even kill the president is even harder.
I do recommend that we should have a copy of this story whether as a book or as film, for the sake of history which is always twisted by the claws of the most powerful .

The film you thought you knew.
JFK: The Book of the Film explores many controversial aspects of the film with contributions by leading researchers and authors. Overall, an excellent companion to the movie.

Travesty
This is an absolute travesty. Every possible conspiracy element - discredited or not - is added in. Garrison's investigation of the innocent Clay Shaw - the least substantive theory - is the platform for Stone's delusions. And it would HAVE to be about the Vietnam War wouldn't it !
Take one example, the three tramps arrested in Dealey Plaza: Stone has them armed in the film , but they were not connected in any way and were later released.Read Anthony Summers instead and ignore this rubbish.

"Even The Shooters Don't Know"
"JFK, The Book of the Film "is really an extraordinary achievement....

The screenplay incorporates practically every rumor, fact, factoid, and theory regarding the events of November 22, 1963.

Almost every line of dialouge is meticulously footnoted....

The second half of the book is a compendium of op-ed articles both in defense of and attacking (as in the case of Tom Wicker, Alexander Cockburn, et al) both Oliver Stone and the film. At times these attacks seem both humorless and hysterical ("hey guys..it's a MOVIE!")

Though the book is ten years old, I find myself taking it off the shelf every six months or so to browse both the screenplay and the media barrage surrounding it.

A great book!

Exhilirating and thought-provoking
Possibly the smartest screenplay ever written for an American political film. People tend to respond to this movie according to their own beliefs and conspiracy theories, instead of respecting the brilliant technique with which screenwriters Oliver Stone & Zachary Sklar bring these familiar events to new life. Not for the literal-minded, perhaps, but a brilliant construction, a movie that shakes up assumptions and makes you think. Worth a second look, on video and on paper. ... Read more

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The last, defining years of the life of John F. Kennedy, Jr., as seen by an editor who worked for him at George magazine.

At thirty-four, better known for his social life than his work as an assistant district attorney, John F. Kennedy, Jr., was still a man in search of his destiny. All that changed in 1995, when Kennedy launched a bold new magazine about American politics, puckishly called George. Over the next four years, Kennedy's passionate commitment to the magazine -- and to the ideals it stood for -- transformed him.

One witness to this transformation was Richard Blow, an editor and writer who joined George several months before the release of its first issue. During their four years together, Blow observed his boss rise to enormous challenges -- starting a risky new business, managing the pressures that attend a high public profile, and beginning life as a married man. With Blow as our surrogate, we see the many sides of Kennedy's personality: the rebel who fearlessly takes on politicians and pundits; the gentleman who sends gracious thank-you notes to his colleagues for their wedding gifts; the vulnerable son occasionally at odds with a mythic family legacy; the leader who stays true to his vision, no matter how difficult the circumstances.

Simply and sympathetically, Blow offers an affecting portrait of a complicated man at last coming into his own -- sometimes gracefully, sometimes under siege, but never without the burden of great expectations.
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I Applaud Richard Blow
I just finished reading some of the reviews and I have to wonder why people are so critical of Richard Blow. How else would one write a biography of a person with whom he worked such a short time. Someone said the Kennedy family should sue. For what? I thought he was gracious with his words about JFK, Jr. and it certainly was not just about Richard Blow; I got a little glimpse of what JFK, Jr. was like as an employer and friend. Someone else said he thought John was his secret love. Oh please. Can't men have loving relationships without it being a "gay" thing.

The book was well-written, interesting, a brief overview of the editor and his struggles with his magazine. End of story. It was about nothing else; yes, Richard Blow wrote some things about himself because how else can you write a book about someone you worked with if you don't talk a little about yourself.

Thank you Richard Blow for your insights.

Friend? Employee? Goupie?
Though I found Blow's prose to be engaging, and, at times lyrical, I was continuously distracted by the feeling that this was a book penned not so much by an employee of Mr. Kennedy's, but a groupie who was intoxicated by the power of merely being in JFK Jr's presence. Masquerading as an author and collbaborater - whose "relationship" with Kennedy simply must be told, seemingly as a public service to "the rest of us" who simply must know the "real" John- Blow portrays himself instead to be not so much a friend of John-John's, but a needy young man whose own sense of self was magnified tenfold each time he was permitted to be within Kennedy's circle (which, when one looks at the book's contents closely enough, really wasn't that often). More often than not, Blow's place in Kennedy's world seems to be that of a carefully placed professional outsider - allowed "in" at varying and essential intervals of Kennedy's evolving magazine - but always one step behind the velvet rope, among the "rest of us" onlookers to the bizarre spectacle that was JFK Jr's life. I was especially put-off by the references Blow uses to describe himself as John's rescuer (blocking cameras in a paparrazi session; keeping party-goers from getting too close to his employer-turned-idol), and intruigued by some misplaced references to Kennedy as though he were a force in Blow's life whose power he could barely resist (saying, in one part of the book, that he refused to be "seduced" by John). The book is peppered with references to the power-by-osmosis Blow experienced as he was with Kennedy, and one gets the feeling that Blow is merely continuing to ride that intoxicating wave with the publication of this book. Indeed, Mr. Blow, JFK, Jr still sells, and I am proof of that.

the best JFK Jr. book
I'm sure all the controversy helped sales of this book, but it definitely gave me a misleading impresson of both the book and its author. I didn't read American Son for a while after it came out because I was turned off by the controversy. But eventually I broke down and bought it and I'm glad I did. In retrospect, some of the people who trashed the book didn't even seem like they'd read it, but were just reacting to the hype about it, or had some personal ax to grind. (You can definitely tell that some of the reviews on Amazon were written by people with a hidden agenda.) Anyway, American Son is well-written and easy to read, and feels a lot more honest than most of the Kennedy books out there. You really get a sense of what JFK Jr. was like-funny, warm, likeable, but surpringly vulnerable and unsure about his future. Also, I enjoyed reading about what it was like to work at George magazine. I was a charter subscriber, and I always thought it was an underrated magazine. So the book's not just about JFK Jr., but about the magazine business, politics, and New York in the 1990s. I've read all the books about John Jr., and this is definitely the best.

Just ok...
The book was an easy read. It was only ok. I got some insight
of JFK BUT I had already read most of what he wrote. Not the
best book I have ever read.....

A Surprisingly Good Book
I basically picked up this book because I was looking for something "non-fiction" to read, and I wanted to learn more about the life of JFK, Jr. I was also a fan (I majored in Political Science in college) of George Magazine, and could never really understand why the magazine didn't catch on with the public better than it did. I was somewhat hesitant to pick up this book because of the bad press that some critics had given it when it first came out. What I found, was a non-sensatinalized account of what it was like to work with JFK, Jr. and to know him as a high level employee. When the author talks about his own personal life, it adds context to the story of Mr. Kennedy, rather than getting in the way, or distorting his role in his life. He does not try to portray himself as a confidente or best friend, but only as an employee, who shared a work bond. This gives the book a great deal of credibility. The author gives a good insight on what Mr. Kennedy was like, and what it must be to live the life of a celebrity and an historical icon. I think those individuals who have criticized this book in professional book reviews were either jealous, or in some misguided way trying to preserve their version of the Kennedy legend. There is no "dirt" dished in this book, but it does give a well rounded picture of the subject from one point of view. If anything, it is less critical of the subject than I would have expected. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about the latter part of Mr. Kennedy's life or an insider's look at some of the politics within George Magazine. ... Read more

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Extensive interviews with Kennedy cabinet member John Kenneth Galbraith highlight this illuminating portrait of the youthful presidents whose death still haunts America.

Documentary, approx. 50 mins. ... Read more

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Little to learn from this book
Aside from personally destroying potential evidence in the Oswald case--a note from Oswald in November 1963 that could have shed light on Oswald's frame of mind around the time of the assassination--what does Hosty know to increase our understanding of the JFK assassination? He knows nothing about the real nature of Oswald's activities in New Orleans in 1963--events leading up to the assassination. He knows nothing about the possible role of the USG in the assassination. Forget about Cuba or Russia's role in the assassination events. Could they have switched key frames in the Zapruder film for the use of the Warren Commission? Hoover himself admitted to the FBI's role in this "mistake." Did the Cubans or Russians hide information from the Warren Commission? No, Allen Dulles did so. Did the Cubans or Russians manipulate the writing of the Warren Report? No, Gerald Ford admitted that he changed the language of the report regarding where one of the bullets struck Kennedy (making the report inaccurate but trying to force data into a preconceived notion). Try the books of Dick Russell or Jim Garrison or Gaeton Fonzi instead in order to gain understanding of the events of 1963.

An interesting read
Like I said in the title, it is an interesting read. Hosty deals with the assasination as he perceived it (and it was he who investigated Oswald). He also tries to brush off any conspiracy theories pertaining to the shooting, in particular Stone's "JFK". I must say he does a pretty good job at it, with his claims being solidly motivated. However, I still stubbornly choose to believe in the conspiracy.

A Candid Recounting of JFK Assassination
Hosty's book provides a candid recounting of the tragic events of Nov. 22, 1963. While Hosty acknowledges his own mistakes, he tries to put the president's assassination in proper context and explain what was really happening behind "closed doors." An exciting read, and a must read for buffs. Hosty's candid recounting will surely get under the skin of conspiracy theorists.

Couldn't put it down
I found Hosty's account of the events surrounding the JFK assasination to be very intesting, and highly accurate in comparison to actual film footage from that time period. This account will put to rest all of the illogical and unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that have been circulating. And, it will focus light on the one conspiracy theory that hasn't gotten enough attention, and that is the one involving the Soviet and Cuban governments. Hosty has alleged that every commission and report to date has purposely down-played or ommitted evidence pointing to a Soviet/Cuba/Oswald link. His argument is well supported with facts and analysis. He also gives a perfectly plausible reason why Oswald could certainly have fired all three shots. I highly recommend this book for students of the JFK assasination.

A revealing work
This book reveals more, perhaps, than the author intended, about the atmosphere in the Dallas FBI during 1963. Hosty had been assigned to investigate Oswald but had lost track of him when he left Dallas for New Orleans. He eventually found out that Oswald had returned to Dallas and interviewed Oswald's wife, Maria, at her residence. This angered Oswald, who later left a threatening note at the Dallas FBI for Hosty. After Oswald's arrest, Hosty was sent to the office where Oswald was being interrogated because he knew the most about him. This caused a confrontation between Oswald and Hosty. Instead of gaining any good information about Oswald, Hosty made it look like the FBI had propelled him into action by their overbearing intrusions. No wonder J. Edgar Hoover later disciplined Hosty for his work on this case. Hosty, however, needed to justify himself in every step he took, so, he resorts to pleading that he was overworked during 1963. The rest of the books deals with Hosty in later years, analyzing this case in his own way, suspecting Maria of being a Russian KGB police plant. You can easily understand why Hosty did not meet his career goals and ended up being bitter about the whole thing. ... Read more

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The unique, gripping account of the perilous showdown between the United States and the Soviet Union. During the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind-the-scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In a clear and simple record, he describes the personalities involved in the crisis, with particular attention to the actions and attitudes of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. He describes the daily, even hourly, exchanges between Russian representatives and American. In firsthand immediacy we see the frightening responsibility of two great nations holding the fate of the world in their hands. ... Read more

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It is only because of great and humble men we are here today
While I was not yet born when RFK and JFK were alive, I would have to say they are two of the greatest men in American history. Robert Kennedy brings his readers closer to a situtation that is almost beyond the scope of the human mind. His account of the Cuban Missile Crisis makes us realize how close we have come to the end and absolutely shows us that it is only because of great men we are here. This book reminds us how close we came to the end and the critical role Jack and Bobby played in bringing us back. I only hope that current and future leaders of the world read this account and understand what they understood...we are all mortal and we all love our children. Those are the things that will save us, Jack and Bobby knew that and it is obvious in this extrodrinary book.

Thirteen Days: A Memoir Of The Cuban Missile Crisis
During the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind - the - scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In this unique account, he describes each of the participants during the sometimes hour - to - hour negotiations, with particular attention to the actions and views of his brother, President John F. Kennedy.

In a new foreword for this edition, the distinguished historian and Kennedy adviser Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., discusses the book's enduring importance and the significance of new information about the crisis that has come to light, especially from the Soviet Union.

As a principle figure in resolving the crisis Robert Kennedy brings to it extraordinary authority, with his own insights, perspectives and very important revelations of the decision - making process at the highest level, on the brink of nuclear holocaust.

A worthwhile purchase
While this brief account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, written by Robert Kennedy in 1967, can not be called the most thorough recounting of events between October 16 and October 29, 1962, it has two major selling points:

1.) It is a first person account of a critical moment in American foreign relations, told simply yet compellingly by a key participant.
2.) Personal asides, which could only come from the President's brother, add a dimension to the narrative that can not be found even in Schlesinger's "1000 Days."

Something to keep in mind if you buy this book: it's one of the many things Bob Kennedy left unfinished in his life, and it shows. It is an obvious first draft meant to put the highlights of the Crisis on paper. The last two chapters of commentary are a wonderful preview of the backward glance Kennedy intended, but was never allowed, to apply to one of the most dangerous fortnights in world history.

very interessing!
rfk tells us about how jfk and him rescued the world, it's exciting.
this is the best book of the cuban missile crisis.
i advise you to read it.
people who don't like it are odd.
Bobby and Jack Kennedy are two of the greatest men in American history.
Highly recommended for them who are ineressing for history, as well as the intentions of one of America's best-loved martyrs.

First Draft History
Bobby's first hand account of the Cuban missile crisis was obviously written with an eye toward his 1968 presidential bid. In fact he was assassinated before compelling it, although the complete story is told. Not surprisingly he pays tribute to his mattered brother and if anything downplays his own role. Quite an interesting device, presenting the author as humble as well as battle hardened. The interpretation it presents, with both Khrushchev and JFK portrayed as being eager for a face saving piece is quite familiar (an easy position to take since Khrushchev was out of power and thus not a potential threat). It is other unnamed powers in Russia that are blamed for the hard line position of the USSR. Interesting to note the demand of the Russians that the US remove the missiles in Turkey and Kennedy's claim that his brother had already ordered it and the order was not carried out to a bureaucratic snafu Well written and easy reading, 13 Days is a quickie, a bit of historical candy for junkies. Highly recommended for its insight into the events, as well as the intentions of one of America's best-loved martyrs. ... Read more

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Tramping into the Nixon White House
This wonderful book grows from the photos of Dealy Plaza tramps on captured Nov. 22, '63.Author Weberman had a website under the name of the book and it was so 'dangerous' that the FBI arrested him for possession of marijuana with intent to sell and his marvelous website melted away--that's how 'deadly' this book is!Some of the very shooters are pictured and documented and yet NO record of their arrest or interrogation in Dallas PD custody is left--Duh!Nixon may be implied merely as a dupe by deep-CIA machinations, but the Nixon/Watergate tapes do reveal the burglaries were really about the assassin's blow-back control, not political bungling.This is the best book yet I've read about the assassination, and if anyone cares about truth and history, and our present situation, this book is a must read!

Need a Laugh?
I read this badly reasoned book when it was released back in the seventies. That a man enjoined, as one of the authors was, from digging in Bob Dylan's garbage be considered a serious researcher, much less a target of guffaws, is beyond the limits of my ratiocination.The thesis here is simple: America is evil, led by such right-wing extremists as lead the Brookings Institution (a big surprise to not only them, but also conservatives), and Mr. Kennedy was removed to remove from a path the sane know he himself supported.Buy this for a chuckle.For the assassination, read Posner's book.

Outstanding
Webberman and Canfield present a chilling theory behind who assasinated President Kennedy. This book answers the questions relating to who benefited most from the assasination and who had the power to cover it up. After reading this book, even hardline Castro/Mafia theorists will ponder over their conclusions ... Read more

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A Personal Look
I so thoroughly enjoyed Deric Gilliard's stories of the unsung heroes/sheroes during the trying times of the Martin Luther King days.I can't believe how ignorant I was of the struggles faced by the people in these stories.Even though I was sympathetic to the cause being brought forward and the person of Dr. King, until I read these personal stories, I was unable to connect in that way.Kudos to the authors!

History Will Thank Deric Gilliard
Deric Gilliard has done a commendable job in searching out and interviewing some of the heroes who made the civil rights movement such an important episode in American history.As time goes on, their numbers are declining, and he caught several before their inevitable deaths.They give an eyewitness account to history that will help to bring it alive for future generations.I hope Gilliard will continue his quest to record and publish these stories before they are lost forever,Bravo for what he has done!

Historical Moments Recalled
LIVING IN THE SHADOWS OF A LEGEND by Deric Gilliard does an excellent job of chronicling the lives and times of twenty dynamic individuals whose self-less contributions added to the Civil Rights movement.As an employee of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization co-founded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gilliard had additional access and exposure to these stories that might have gone untold.

Most of these individuals were just everyday people who were catapulted into action as a result of the times in which they lived.For example, in December of 1955 in the height of the Montgomery bus boycott, John Thomas utilized his personal vehicles to provide car service to many of the Montgomery citizens who participated in the boycott.Thomas would ferry the riders back and forth to work each day subjecting himself to possible police torment.There are other stories in this book, such as that of Anne Braden, a Caucasian activist writer, who worked side by side with Dr. King to fight Communist and other segregating activities.

This book is a definite read for individuals seeking to gain more knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement.Gilliard has wonderfully captured the facts surrounding the events and has related these in an interesting and enlightening manner.

Reviewed by Nedine
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A brief biography of the wife of the reverend Martin Luther King Jr. who shared his dedication to working peaceably to achieve equality. ... Read more

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The life and times of Coretta Scott King
This biography of Corretta Scott King actually does spend considerably more time talking about the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. than her more famous husband. Cythnia Klingel tells the story of how how Corretta grew up in Alabama, where her father's mill and the family home were both burned to the ground by racists. Scott was attending the New England Conservatory of Music when she met King, who was studying at Boston University. Klingel then covers the involvement of both Kings in the Montgomery Bus Boycott inspired by the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks in 1956 (I should note that while Klingel gives credit to King for coming up with the idea of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, other books credit E. D. Nixon with organizing the original boycott, with King then taking over the more prolonged study), but reduces the rest of the civil rights movement to two brief pages before turning to King's assassination in 1968. However, this is appropriate because it was after her husband's death that Coretta Scott King became more social active. The book details her various accomplishments, including pushing for a national holiday honoring her slain husband. This biography is part of the Journey to Freedom series, whose avowed goal is to educate and inform children about the achievements and contributions of America's most noted African Americans. Students interested n studying her life for Black History Month will find lots of useful information in this book. In comparison to the individuals described in other Journey to Freedom volumes Coretta Scott King's accomplishments might not be as significant, but there is certainly something to be said for the way she has turned personal tragedy into triumph in a public role she never really wanted. ... Read more