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Profiles in Courage

By: John F. Kennedy
Narrated by: John F. Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy
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"This is a book about that most admirable of human virtues - courage. 'Grace under pressure', Ernest Hemingway defined it. And these are the stories of the pressures experienced by eight United States senators and the grace with which they endured them." (John F. Kennedy)

During 1954-1955, John F. Kennedy, then a US senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft.

Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Profiles in Courage - now reissued, featuring a new introduction by Caroline Kennedy as well as Robert Kennedy's foreword written for the memorial edition of the volume in 1964 - resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It is, as Robert Kennedy states in the foreword, "not just stories of the past but a hook of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us".

©1955, 1956 John F. Kennedy; copyright 1984 renewed by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Foreword copyright 1964 by Robert F. Kennedy. Introduction copyright 2003 by Caroline Kennedy. (P)2003, 2016 HarperCollins Publishers Americas Ethics & Morality Historical Philosophy Politicians Politics & Activism United States Inspiring Biography
Inspirational Stories • Compelling Historical Accounts • Poignant Reading • Exceptional Vocabulary • Educational Content
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Disappointed it was abridged. Our representatives need to read this, none of them have the COURAGE to stand for what they believe or is right. The whole government is corrupted.

Truth

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Loved this especially because of JFK’s adult children reading it! Very inspirational and I loved all the history!

Loved this!

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Content very interesting. Speakers flat. Having jfk jr. read the book was an interesting choice but didn’t work.

Flat narration

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The eloquent and dramatic way in which each chapter unfolds is riveting for a closet historian. I wish more politicians could show the kind of courage played out by the subjects of this novel.

Very Informative

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I'm a good admirer of John F Kennedy but this book left me wanting sorry to say

just ok

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I wanted to like this more than I actually did (more like a 3.5 than a true 4). Still worth reading, especially at this time of year (between Memorial Day and Independence Day).

Worth Reading

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Finally!! read this. Wonderful discussion regarding the will of the person and the support of the UNITED States of America, rather than public/political opinion.

Profiles in Courage

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You will want to listen over and over again. Wash, rinse, REPEAT. I mean it...

HEARTFELT

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I was very disturbed by the extensive abridgment. I was disturbed by the removal of key sections and key phrases. It appears to me that rhe abridgment greatly reduced the value of this wonderful book.
Bob Bolin
Emeritus Professor Emeritus
UNL

Severely Abridged❗️!

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What did you like best about Profiles in Courage? What did you like least?

The early accounts were details and interesting.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

A good night's sleep.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Pretty monotone and trying to over sell the story.

Could you see Profiles in Courage being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No.

Any additional comments?

Novice work.

Pretty boring

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