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Set Your Compass True: The Wisdom of John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy - Reflections on Leading an In
Words of Wisdom on Private and Public Life by John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy
Those who makes peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.—John F Kennedy The Kennedy legacy is enormous and vital, and the American fascination with the family on a personal and political level has long endured. This book offers a carefully honed selection of includes first-person quotations, excerpts from letters, interviews, and speeches by John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy. Divided into two parts, “Public Lives and Everyday Values” and “Private Lives and Family,” the book includes anecdotes and observations on the three brothers by other family members, such as Joseph Sr. and Rose. Three eight-page inserts reveal images of the brothers--alone and together--from their youth to their final days. Set Your Compass True is a celebration of the Kennedy contribution to the quality of American life legacy. “Public Lives and Everyday is a sharing of inspiring and uplifting thoughts on the American spirit, public service, duty, finding commons ground, the presidency, and leadership as well as everyday values that bring significance to our individual lives and our communities such as going after your dreams, risk taking, courage, truth, making a difference, setting goals, teamwork, helping others, and change. “Private Lives and Family” provides perspective on life experiences, as it explores finding a purpose in life and strength in difficult times, overcoming obstacles, personal fulfillment, owning up to mistakes, love, friendship, grief, and forgiveness. The family section ponders family life, from growing up Irish and musing on family pets to thoughts on marriage, raising children, and family values. This charming, pocket-sized book captures the wit, wisdom, and distinct personality of each of these dynamic leaders. It is at once an homage to the Kennedys and a book of timeless inspirational guidance.
Those who makes peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.—John F Kennedy The Kennedy legacy is enormous and vital, and the American fascination with the family on a personal and political level has long endured. This book offers a carefully honed selection of includes first-person quotations, excerpts from letters, interviews, and speeches by John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy. Divided into two parts, “Public Lives and Everyday Values” and “Private Lives and Family,” the book includes anecdotes and observations on the three brothers by other family members, such as Joseph Sr. and Rose. Three eight-page inserts reveal images of the brothers--alone and together--from their youth to their final days. Set Your Compass True is a celebration of the Kennedy contribution to the quality of American life legacy. “Public Lives and Everyday is a sharing of inspiring and uplifting thoughts on the American spirit, public service, duty, finding commons ground, the presidency, and leadership as well as everyday values that bring significance to our individual lives and our communities such as going after your dreams, risk taking, courage, truth, making a difference, setting goals, teamwork, helping others, and change. “Private Lives and Family” provides perspective on life experiences, as it explores finding a purpose in life and strength in difficult times, overcoming obstacles, personal fulfillment, owning up to mistakes, love, friendship, grief, and forgiveness. The family section ponders family life, from growing up Irish and musing on family pets to thoughts on marriage, raising children, and family values. This charming, pocket-sized book captures the wit, wisdom, and distinct personality of each of these dynamic leaders. It is at once an homage to the Kennedys and a book of timeless inspirational guidance.
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208 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2009
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June 7, 2012
this is probably one of the fastest Kennedy books I have read. It shows a lot of the personality of the Kennedy men. A lot of the quotes still hold true today as they did back in the time that these men were alive. A lot of the quotes are very dramatic while others are funny, and very entertaining to read. It amazes me how much one can learn by reading quotes of famous people. As I read a lot of these I can almost hear the person that said the words saying that as if they were alive today.
The pictures that are throughout this book also give the book life and give a great reflection to the people that said many of the quotes. The pictures also give the book personality, and charisma so I would highly recommend this book to anyone you will have a good laugh and learn a lot at the same time about the greatest family and the greatest three men that ever lived.
The pictures that are throughout this book also give the book life and give a great reflection to the people that said many of the quotes. The pictures also give the book personality, and charisma so I would highly recommend this book to anyone you will have a good laugh and learn a lot at the same time about the greatest family and the greatest three men that ever lived.
October 26, 2009
Robert's quotes were the most inspirational, followed by Edward's.
By Robert F. Kennedy: "The youthfulness I speak of is not a time of life, but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease.... It does not accept the failures of today as a reason for the cruelties of tomorrow."
By Robert F. Kennedy: "The youthfulness I speak of is not a time of life, but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease.... It does not accept the failures of today as a reason for the cruelties of tomorrow."
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