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The Founding Father
- The Story of Joseph P. Kennedy
- By: Richard Whalen
- Narrated by: Richard Whalen
- Length: 26 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
Boldly original and fully documented, this unauthorized yet definitive biography tells the almost incredible story of Joseph P. Kennedy, grandson of a poor Irish immigrant, controversial founder of a great American fortune, and father of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Read the book, don't listen to it.
- By Boston Harbor on 10-12-05
- The Founding Father
- The Story of Joseph P. Kennedy
- By: Richard Whalen
- Narrated by: Richard Whalen
One of the best biographies I have listened to
Reviewed: 04-02-05
This audiobook was read by the author. He has a soothing grandfatherly story-teller voice that is easy to listen to. This book was written in the 1960s so the language is of that era. This book explains in great detail the life and times of Joe Kennedy from when his grandparents immigrated to America up to JFK's short presidency. After finishing this book, I got a good sense of the drive and ambition of this man to create a family dynasty that goes beyond just amassing wealth.
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