Robert Kennedy: His Life Audiobook

" Thoughtful. Thorough. Balanced. Fascinating! If you are planning to read a biography of RFK, I recommend this one. "

" How great a politician I would be if only afforded the silver Kennedy Spoon! "

" Extremely well written book about the life of RFK, a politician who had a great effect upon my political leanings, as I was 13 years old and was so energized and excited about his campaign when he was shot. This author really helped me understand his upbringing, motivations and the incredible pain he experineced when his brother was assasinated. He went through a tremendous spiritual awakening before running for President himself. This is an excellent book. "

" This book fascinated Conrad. Bobby was a complex soul. Read this, why don't you. "

" An extremely thought-provoking biography on a very complex man who didn't appear to come into true form until his later years before his death. It doesn't paint the man as a hero or set out to demonize or cast conspiracies about his family or death. The Bobby Kennedy we find early on is not the same Bobby that set his sight on the Whitehouse shortly before he was gunned down at the Ambassador Hotel. But it is still plain to see that he was America's great missed opportunity. "

" A great read with much new detail and insight about RFK, some of it not consistent with the Kennedy myth. After you have read it, you feel like you have spent time with Bobby, warts and all "

" Not hagiography nor hit piece: Thomas kept me reading and that's the best thing you can say about any biography "

" One of the best bios on RFK I've read. Very lengthy, but very well documented. "

" Quite fascinating. A bit too detailed in parts, and not as readable as other histories, but very interesting! "

" The Kennedy Brothers are kind of amazing. If you think Jack was a great president, you have no idea. Bobby was the brains behind JFK's campaign, the beginning of the civil rights movement and the Cuban missile crisis "

" Heavily borrows from biographies already written, and doesn't go into any insight for the assassination. Doesn't describe his really famous speeches. But really does cover the evolution of a man. Very interesting. "

" Evan Thomas hits the mark with this wonderfully written biography. "

" An excellent book about a flawed character. RFK is one of the crucial figures in understanding the 1960's. I can't count him among my heroes due in part to his way of berating others, but somehow still admire him for trying to do what is right and fighting for the less fortunate. "

" I enjoyed seeing his progression into a selfless person who fought to make this country better. "

" The author was able to bring out the complexity of RFK character and his personal trials and his compassion for the the disenfranchised of this nation. "

" This is a fantastic biography. It draws you in to the struggle and glory that was Robert Kennedy. Oh yeah, and you learn that his sister had a partial lobotamy because her father thought that she was becoming to wild. Definitely worth the read. "

" Enjoyed it more than Arthur Schlesinger's book. Much more even, fair and balanced. Good insight on the plot to kill Castro, the battles with the mob and details of RFK's role on the JFK campaign. "

" I dont know how I feel about this book. I enjoyed it, and I found that I had a lot in common with RFK, but I am hessitant to give it 5 stars. I feel as if something is missing, but I dont know what it is. "

" A great read. It fleshes out RFK that is easy to follow and not be lost. It clears away legend and presents the man. RFK is a giant of American history and should always be remembered. "

" This was a very interesting look at Kennedy's life. I learned quite a bit about him and his family. I can't say I like the Kennedy's any less than I already did. This book is very much worth a read, especially for the history of the time. "

" A stunningly detailed work, Evan Thomas explains why the Kennedys were great, and yet, how they were unable to live up to the myth that surrounded them. A tragic, hopeful book; a must-read. "

" I generally like Evan Thomas's writing but in this one it seems like he takes previous (Schlesinger) work on RFK and makes some slight variations on it. "

" Love Bobby. Love him. An interesting take on the most "normal" son in a tortured family. If you align yourself even remotely with Kennedy politics give this a read. "

" Inspirational read of tortured and enigmatic political icon. "

" Too bad he never made it to the Oval Office...he was the compassionate Kennedy "

" Not hagiography nor hit piece: Thomas kept me reading and that's the best thing you can say about any biography "

" The author was able to bring out the complexity of RFK character and his personal trials and his compassion for the the disenfranchised of this nation. "

" a fantastic look at his life.. beautiful and goes into great detail when looking at both sides of his life. His change to liberal crusader for the poor in the public eye is a fantastic thing to read about. "

" I recommend this book, as well as, Robert Kennedy In His Own Words, to anyone who is serious about understanding this enduring political figure "

" Filled in some gaps in my historical understanding of times I lived through. "

" One of the best bios ever. I highly suggest this book. He was probably the smartest and most thoughtful of all the Kennedy's. "

" A great read with much new detail and insight about RFK, some of it not consistent with the Kennedy myth. After you have read it, you feel like you have spent time with Bobby, warts and all "

" Thoughtful. Thorough. Balanced. Fascinating! If you are planning to read a biography of RFK, I recommend this one. "

" A very interesting look into the life of not just RFK, but the whole Kennedy clan. "

" I enjoyed seeing his progression into a selfless person who fought to make this country better. "

" Best book on RFK I've ever read. "