4.25 avg rating — 4,530 ratings

"The best book written about those 4 days in November of 1963. Superbly researched and a great read. This covers Kennedy's death and the impact on the entire country. "

3.99 avg rating — 12,835 ratings

"This may be a drier read than some other Kennedy biographies, but it benefits from new information made available. Dallek is an excellent historian who had the privilege of reading the Kennedy's newly released medical records. These records provide more context into the life of Kennedy. "

3.94 avg rating — 72 ratings

"This is the best book written on Kennedy personally. A very touching and humerous look into the 20+ year friendship between Kennedy and Paul 'Red' Fay. "

4.04 avg rating — 328 ratings

"A great history written on the Cold War that existed during that time. The book covers the Space Race, Nuclear testing, the Bay of Pigs incident, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. "

4.14 avg rating — 547 ratings

"Another book written on Kennedy by a close colleague. Kenny O'Donnell and Dave Powers recall what it was like working for Kennedy through all his campaigns and his death. Good descriptions on the politics of the time. "

4.16 avg rating — 873 ratings

"This is more concentrated look at Kennedy's career and life in 1963. This was a most eventful time for Kennedy and the country. The author shows how these events shaped the President before his death. "

3.93 avg rating — 569 ratings

"This book is providing context for the hours of unreleased tapes of the Kennedy years. Listeners get the privilege of hearing negotiations during the Civil Rights conflicts, phonecalls, and dictations by Kennedy. This book and cds provide a wonderful insight into Kennedy's decisions. "

4.03 avg rating — 295 ratings

"A small collection of letters and correspondence by Kennedy coering his entire political career. You get to read letters and telegrams from Eleanor Roosevelt to the average American citizen. This is another book providing insight into how Kennedy thought and responded to the issues at the time. "

3.90 avg rating — 94 ratings

"This book helps the reader see what a young JFK thought while touring Europe in 1945. This was before Kennedy would serve in the Congress and shows how much he liked being well informed on all topics. His observations of post war Europe are fascinating and well documented. "

3.81 avg rating — 16 ratings

"This book not only tries to answer the what if questions on Vietnam but also provides an excellent history of the conflict. "