RFK

His Words for Our Times

De: Robert F. Kennedy, C. Richard Allen, Edwin O. Guthman

Narrado por: James Lurie, Jim Meskimen

Earphones Award Winner

In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Francis Kennedy’s death, an inspiring collection of his most famous speeches accompanied by commentary from notable historians and public figures.

Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for Our Times, a celebration of Kennedy’s life and legacy, was published to enormous acclaim. Now, a quarter century later, this classic volume has been thoroughly edited and updated. Through his own words we get a direct and intimate perspective on Kennedy’s views on civil rights, social justice, the war in Vietnam, foreign policy, the desirability of peace, the need to eliminate poverty, and the role of hope in American politics.

Here, too, is evidence of the impact of those he knew and worked with, including his brother John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez, among others. The tightly curated collection also includes commentary about RFK’s legacy from major historians and public figures, among them Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Eric Garcetti, William Manchester, Anna Quindlen, Elie Wiesel, and Desmond Tutu. Assembled with the full cooperation of the Kennedy family, RFK: His Words for Our Times is a potent reminder of Robert Kennedy’s ability to imagine a greater America—a faith and vision we could use today.

A Glimpse of the Future

Senator Robert F. Kennedy's words are as applicable today as they were in in the 1960's. He would be on the world stage today as his speeches were prescient of today's geopolitical environment. The performance was captivating as you are transported back to the 1960's; the actor's voices were reminiscent of Senator Kennedy's accent and cadence. I would highly recommend this audio book to anyone who wants to gain insight into our present day world.

Astounding

To listen to the words of Bobby Kennedy showed what kind of man he was and his death was senseless. Looking back over the years it shows how Americans still face very similar problems today. Gun violence, still some believe to any change means the government is coming for your guns. Racial problems still exist, second class citizens, for men and women still exist. How tragic yet Bobby was always hopeful. I miss John and Bobby Kennedy.