Wow! That was long. It was a battle to get through this book. That said, it was an enjoyable battle. What amazes me is how much I didn't learn about American History. The old saying about history repeating was echoed as I read the first half. The political arguments could have been lifted from today's news. I think the biggest difficulty was that the timeline reset often from chapter to chapter. Kennedy seemed to go back and rehash certain points, in order to make new points, had to go back in time to set the stage for new discoveries. I particularly enjoyed Kennedy's ability to show the personality of many of the main figures.

All in all, a recommended read for those with a general interest in history and/or politics, probably not for history buffs because despite the size, I think folks will say it lacked depth.