Counselor (Abridged): Life at the Edge of History Audiobook

" Some people just lead very interesting lives and this is the story of one of them. It didn't bog down in too many small details but it told the whole story of what it was like to work and live so close to JFK, but Ted had a life before and after JFK and we get to read about that too, and it is very interesting. "

" It started out slow but became more fascinating as I read further in the book. Ted Sorenson was a remarkable individual. He writes about his close working relationship with JFK in the Senate and the White House. You also learn about what went on behind the scenes politically during the Kennedy adminstration. Sorenson also writes about his life outside of Washington D.C. after he left government but never away from politics. "

" This is a great book and an easy read. It is an interesting perspective on history and his Sorensen's own life. The organization of the book was a little odd, but overall it was an enjoyable read. "

" I did not finish the book. At times very interesting but really too much detail and couldn't keep my interest all the way and instead skipped around to various parts. "

" At over 500 pages this memoir was far too long by far and gave even a 60s democrat like me an opportunity to see Ted Sorensen, even tempered by age, as far too critical of anyone any everyone who was not John Kennedy. There's a mean-spirited undercurrent to much of what he writes here, though if you're looking for minuscule details that are probably not important to many others besides Sorensen, you'll find them here. "

" Fascinating first person history of our times. "

" A "fun" read from a great, liberal, mind. "

" Sorensen has such a knack for good alliteration and analogies. He really thinks about his writing and what it conveys. A must read for anyone in the political world -- if you want to say it with grace, ease and poignancy. "

" Ted Sorensen's important role as John F. Kennedy's closest advisor throughout his political career gave him amazing insight on an array of events and personalities throughout the 50's and early 60's--and then continuing with his own international legal career until recently. "

" I found this book interesting about Kennedy's Presidency. "

" Wonderful book on recent history - especially the Kennedy/Johnson era by one who was there. "

" Readable and interesting semi-autobiography, rehashing of JFK. "

" Mr. Sorenson has a unique perspective on JFK, Jr and new information. "

" The content is great, but the writing didn't do it for me. "

" Great story of a principled man; the post-Kennedy years are boring. "

" interesting glimpse into Sorensen's role in JFK's White House and a time when leadership and politics were taken seriously, without postmodern irony "

" Highly readable account of a fascinating life. "

" Chief Counselor, speechwriter, advisor to JFK for 10 years gives unique insights into the political life of JFK. However, Sorensen's own liberal biases and his blind devotion to JFK left a sour taste in my mouth. "

" I have read a lot about John F. Kennedy over the years, but this book really told me more about his vision and his accomplishments than anything I have read before. Sorensen appears to have known the statesman Kennedy better than anyone. "

" Not a very good book. Somewhat self-serving, and this is from a Kennedy fan. "

" I found this book interesting about Kennedy's Presidency. "

" Inspiring memoir from someone who truly wrote history. "

" This is a great book and an easy read. It is an interesting perspective on history and his Sorensen's own life. The organization of the book was a little odd, but overall it was an enjoyable read. "

" Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History by Ted Sorensen (2008) "

" Readable and interesting semi-autobiography, rehashing of JFK. "

" I must admit I had an ulterior motive in reading this book: Ted Sorensen's three sons--Steve, Eric and Phil--are my cousins; our grandmothers were sisters. Having said that, the book gave great insight into Mr. Sorensen's experiences working with John F. Kennedy. "

" I have read a lot about John F. Kennedy over the years, but this book really told me more about his vision and his accomplishments than anything I have read before. Sorensen appears to have known the statesman Kennedy better than anyone. "

" Mr. Sorenson has a unique perspective on JFK, Jr and new information. "