Profiles in Courage

De: John F. Kennedy

Narrado por: 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.""

Very Informative

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.

Truth

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.

Loved this!

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

Flat narration

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