The Patriarch by David Nasaw
The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy
"The Patriarch" is a biography of Joseph P. Kennedy, the patriarch of the Kennedy family. The book covers Kennedy's life from his early days as a successful businessman to his political career, which included serving as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom during World War II. The author also delves into Kennedy's personal life, including his marriage to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and his relationships with his children, including President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The book explores Kennedy's successes and failures, as well as his controversial views on topics such as religion and race.
The 11662nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 896
- Original Language
- English
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