Profiles in Courage

By: John F. Kennedy

Narrated by: John F. Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy

THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING CLASSIC OF POLITICAL INTEGRITY

Introduction Written and Read by Caroline Kennedy; Book read by John F. Kennedy Jr.

John F. Kennedy’s enduring classic resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues—courage and patriotism—and remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable American spirit

During 1954-55, Kennedy, then a junior senator from the state of Massachusetts, profiled eight American patriots, mainly United States Senators, who at crucial moments in our nation’s history, revealed a special sort of greatness: men who disregarded dreadful consequences to their public and private lives to do that one thing which seemed right in itself. They were men of various political and regional allegiances—their one overriding loyalty was to the United States.

Courage such as these men shared, Kennedy makes clear, is central to all morality—a man does what he must in spite of personal consequences—and these exciting stories suggest that, without in the least disparaging the courage with which men die, we should not overlook the true greatness adorning those acts of courage with which men must live.

As Robert F. Kennedy writes in the foreword, Profiles in Courage “is not just stories of the past but a book 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.""

Pretty boring

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.

Not really my kind of style

A lot more history then I anticipated. Some interesting some not. If iwould have read I would never have finished and.i had a hard time with this. First few were the most interesting. Kept listening because the kid# read but like I said nit my style.

Great book

completely different than what I thout it would be, 5 stars.. great book, must read

Meaning to read this for years and never had

I had been meaning to read this for years and never had. Technically still haven't, since I listened to it. What drew me to this book was learning more about one of the courageous, Senator Edmund Ross of Kansas, who cast the deciding vote allowing President Johnson to remain in office, He was expected to vote against Johnson up until the night before the final roll call. These are the people in history that are remembered and written about. Good job JFK.

Timeless

Great book, this book is aways timely. Though times might change it is always required of us to do the right thing. Our government is ours and ours alone.