Loved this account and analysis of JFK's early campaigns. Perfect for the 2017 centennial.

As a Brit with a passion for history I'm embarrassed to say my American history knowledge is pretty sparse. But I, like many others, have an avid curiosity about The Kennedys. Even now all these years later, to someone who was born years after they died JFK and RFK's charisma and star quality shines.
If you're after the usual stories this isn't the book for you. This instead really studies the political wrangling it took to get a Catholic into the White House and reveals how the Kennedys and their team subverted the perceived ideas of running for office, shaping the campaign trails of the future.

This could have been very dry and dull but it brings alive the era. An excellent informative study.

I received this from Netgalley for an honest review.

Very good book on John Kennedy and his life leading up to the Presidency. It was very interesting to read about his steps during this time,mother good, bad and indifferent. If you are a Kennedy buff like I, this book is a must read. Wonderful addition to one's library. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book in return for my honest review.

I think I have read everything there is out there about JFK so there was a lot in here that I have already seen. That being said there was also a lot I hadn't read or heard so I found it fascinating and informative.

I received this an ARC of this book from Netgalley and the publisher, Simon & Schuster, in exchange for an honest review.
I’m a Kennedy buff and pretty much devour anything related so I got excited when I was allowed an early copy. Long story short I think the work that Oliphant and Wilkie put into this book is extraordinary. The level of detail goes beyond most biographies and other things I’ve read. This is truly a great look into Kennedy and his legacy and effort he put into his campaigns.