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Robert Dallek’s *An Unfinished Life* is the first single‑volume biography of President John F. Kennedy written in nearly forty years. Drawing on firsthand accounts, newly uncovered documents, and previously closed archives, Dallek offers fresh insights into JFK’s Irish ancestry, the rise of the Kennedy dynasty, and the intricate relationships with his mother Rose, father Joseph, and older brother Joe. The book also reveals the full story of Kennedy’s wartime service—his entry into World War II despite serious physical disabilities—and the circumstances of Joseph Kennedy’s death, which set the stage for Jack Kennedy’s ascent to the presidency. By reshaping the narrative of JFK’s early years and wartime actions, Dallek presents a more nuanced portrait of the man whose legacy continues to shape American history.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Robert Dallek
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