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Title: The Kennedys at War
Author: Edward J. Renehan
Narrator: Richard Poe
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-24-08
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed historian Edward J. Renehan, Jr., author of The Lion's Pride, focuses on the World War II era to craft a welcome addition to the Kennedy literature. Renehan shows how family patriarch Joseph was an ambitious but occasionally embarrassing diplomat, while wartime disaster elevated second son John to great heights. Sisters Kathleen and Rosemary also emerge as strong individuals in this compelling glimpse at the great American dynasty.
©2002 Edward J. Renehan,Jr.; (P)2004 Recorded Books LLC
Members Reviews:
Well researched account of the years between 1940 & 1945. It does not, however, shed any new light on any of the aspects of the
It is a relatively thorough chronological review of the major facts of the brothers' military service. It does not seem to provide any insights on how Joseph Kennedy influenced his sons' naval assignments. I did learn that Joe Jr. was more accomplished in flying the B-24 than I previously perceived. That is a very difficult aircraft to fly and requires a lot of muscle in doing maneuvers. The book overemphasized the fraternal rivalry which is not atypical in large families, especially ones with a completive parent. I wish that there had been more about Joe Jr.'s romantic interest in England and whether his devotion to a married woman was truly serious.
Great Read
It's a great read bringing to light great insight into the people instead of the customary sterile reports of their daily lives.
How War Shaped One of America's Leading Families
This is a well researched, well written and very interesting and insightful book.
In "The Kennedy's at War" author Edward Renehan Jr. examines the impact of World War II on the family of Joseph Patrick and Rose Kennedy. The book focuses on the elder Kennedy, his sons, Josephy Jr. and John F. Kennedy, and daughter Kathleen Kennedy, although the entire Kennedy clan is covered.
The family sacrificed a great deal during World War II, although the elder Kennedy had done everything in his power to keep America from entering the fighting. Both sons served in the U.S. Navy. Joseph died piloting an aircraft full of explosives late in the war, while John went missing in the Pacific temporarily after his torpedo boat, PT-109, was sliced in half by a Japanese destroyer. And daughter Kathleen's British husband was killed by a German sniper in Normandy shortly after the two married.
It was his experiences in World War II that shaped John F. Kennedy and transformed him into the man that later became President of the United States.
"The Kennedys at War" debunks a number of myths concerning the Kennedy family and offers new insights into one of America's most powerful and interesting families.
Kennedy wars
Both in peace and in war, the Kennedy family has always been in the "war" with destiny. Life and death are alternated in the history of the Kennedys, who were enrolled when others did everything to avoid conflicts. Excellent book.
The historic decade that shaped them
There are many Kennedy books but this one takes a unique approach. It narrows its focus to four Kennedys -- Papa Joe and his three most promising children, Joe, Jr., Jack and Kick -- and the impact World War II had on them. At the beginning of the book, the millionaire Irish Catholic is off to serve FDR as Ambassador to the Court of St. James. Joe is the chosen one, the one to whom daddy has pinned his hopes.
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Title: The Kennedys at War
Author: Edward J. Renehan
Narrator: Richard Poe
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-24-08
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed historian Edward J. Renehan, Jr., author of The Lion's Pride, focuses on the World War II era to craft a welcome addition to the Kennedy literature. Renehan shows how family patriarch Joseph was an ambitious but occasionally embarrassing diplomat, while wartime disaster elevated second son John to great heights. Sisters Kathleen and Rosemary also emerge as strong individuals in this compelling glimpse at the great American dynasty.
©2002 Edward J. Renehan,Jr.; (P)2004 Recorded Books LLC
Members Reviews:
Well researched account of the years between 1940 & 1945. It does not, however, shed any new light on any of the aspects of the
It is a relatively thorough chronological review of the major facts of the brothers' military service. It does not seem to provide any insights on how Joseph Kennedy influenced his sons' naval assignments. I did learn that Joe Jr. was more accomplished in flying the B-24 than I previously perceived. That is a very difficult aircraft to fly and requires a lot of muscle in doing maneuvers. The book overemphasized the fraternal rivalry which is not atypical in large families, especially ones with a completive parent. I wish that there had been more about Joe Jr.'s romantic interest in England and whether his devotion to a married woman was truly serious.
Great Read
It's a great read bringing to light great insight into the people instead of the customary sterile reports of their daily lives.
How War Shaped One of America's Leading Families
This is a well researched, well written and very interesting and insightful book.
In "The Kennedy's at War" author Edward Renehan Jr. examines the impact of World War II on the family of Joseph Patrick and Rose Kennedy. The book focuses on the elder Kennedy, his sons, Josephy Jr. and John F. Kennedy, and daughter Kathleen Kennedy, although the entire Kennedy clan is covered.
The family sacrificed a great deal during World War II, although the elder Kennedy had done everything in his power to keep America from entering the fighting. Both sons served in the U.S. Navy. Joseph died piloting an aircraft full of explosives late in the war, while John went missing in the Pacific temporarily after his torpedo boat, PT-109, was sliced in half by a Japanese destroyer. And daughter Kathleen's British husband was killed by a German sniper in Normandy shortly after the two married.
It was his experiences in World War II that shaped John F. Kennedy and transformed him into the man that later became President of the United States.
"The Kennedys at War" debunks a number of myths concerning the Kennedy family and offers new insights into one of America's most powerful and interesting families.
Kennedy wars
Both in peace and in war, the Kennedy family has always been in the "war" with destiny. Life and death are alternated in the history of the Kennedys, who were enrolled when others did everything to avoid conflicts. Excellent book.
The historic decade that shaped them
There are many Kennedy books but this one takes a unique approach. It narrows its focus to four Kennedys -- Papa Joe and his three most promising children, Joe, Jr., Jack and Kick -- and the impact World War II had on them. At the beginning of the book, the millionaire Irish Catholic is off to serve FDR as Ambassador to the Court of St. James. Joe is the chosen one, the one to whom daddy has pinned his hopes.