Caroline Kennedy Books

Now available in paperback, the New York Times bestseller. When John F. Kennedy called America "the land we love" more than 42 years ago, he was reminding us of the lofty ideals on which our country was founded. But what are those ideals, and how have Americans defined them Is America the land of George Washington and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who rallied the country's spirits for unity in wartime, or is it a land of dissent, a land in which Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Martin Luther King, Jr. remind us of our duty to protect our most fundamental freedoms? Are we defined by the speeches of Thomas Jefferson and Ronald Reagan or by the humor of H.L. Mencken and Mark Twain? Caroline Kennedy's answer in A Patriot's Handbook is that we are all of those things and more. The poems, songs, speeches, letters, and historical documents that Caroline Kennedy has chosen for this remarkable collection remind us of the foundations on which America was built. But they also ask us to examine what it truly means to be a "patriot," even if our assumptions are challenged along the way, because it is only by doing so that America can "truly be our own." Voices as diverse as the nation itself:Thomas Jefferson Cole Porter Chief Red Jacket Amy Tan Betty Friedan Albert Einstein George W. Bush Loretta Lynn John F. Kennedy Martin Luther King, Jr. Bob Dylan Cesar Chavez Toni Morrison Groucho Marx and many more

In the spirit of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work, this collection features 13 essays honoring modern political heroes, showcasing the courage of today’s elected officials. Nearly fifty years after Kennedy's original portrayal of American heroism, the terms "politician" and "courage" are seldom linked. However, this tribute highlights numerous examples of bravery among contemporary leaders. Each essay celebrates a recipient of the Profile in Courage award, with contributions from distinguished authors. Notable pieces include Anna Quindlen on Governor James Florio's implementation of strict gun control laws, Al Hunt's exploration of Russell Feingold and John McCain's political financing reforms, and Bob Woodward's examination of Gerald Ford's controversial decision to pardon Richard Nixon. Caroline Kennedy emphasizes that the award aims to honor those whose commitment to public service exemplifies the nobility of politics, reminding Americans that many dedicated individuals serve at all government levels, embodying legendary qualities. Additional renowned authors include Michael Beschloss, Bill Kovach, E. J. Dionne, Pete Hamill, Steve Roberts, Marian Wright Edelman, Maryanne Vollers, Ron Suskind, Michael Daly, Anthony Walton, and Teresa Carpenter, each contributing unique insights into the lives and actions of these remarkable figures.

Jacqueline Kennedy, née Bouvier, n'a jamais écrit d'autobiographie ni de mémoires, laissant son passé, notamment ses années avec le Président, entouré de mystère. En 1964, peu après la mort de son mari, elle a accordé des entretiens à l'historien Arthur M. Schlesinger, révélant des réflexions uniques sur cette période cruciale. Les discussions portent sur John F. Kennedy : sa carrière de sénateur, ses campagnes, sa foi catholique et ses relations familiales. Jacqueline évoque également leur couple, leurs échanges privés et sa vision du rôle de "First Lady". À chaque ligne, l'Histoire se dessine, des visites d'État où elle accompagne son époux, comme en France avec de Gaulle, aux tensions de la crise de Cuba. Les portraits des figures politiques de l'époque, telles que Khrouchtchev, Nehru, Nixon et Lyndon Johnson, sont également présents, certains étant critiqués. Cette "Jackie" se révèle authentique : loin de l'icône des magazines, elle est une jeune femme de trente-quatre ans, exprimant des émotions vives. Malgré son récent deuil, elle est consciente de l'importance historique de ses mots et souhaite laisser un témoignage sincère pour la postérité.