Conversations with Kennedy

De: Benjamin Bradlee

Narrado por: Richard Davidson

Ben Bradlee first came to know John Kennedy well when they were Washington neighbors in 1958. They remained good friends and off-the-record confidants until President Kennedy's death. They also had a more professional relationship governed by Bradlee's job covering the capital for Newsweek.

Bradlee and his wife Tony participated in the parties at the White House and in more private moments when the president and Jacqueline were relaxing with friends. With Kennedy's knowledge, Bradlee kept notes of their intimate conversations. These records are the basis for this behind-the-scenes record of the human side of the JFK presidency.

For the first time, all the conflicting elements of Kennedy's personality are seen at the closest possible range. Here was a politician of the South Boston stripe who also was at home among the WASP intellectuals he brought into government, who loved the sick old tiger who was his father and yet would not be dominated by him, who understood his brothers' every quirk and strength, admired women, and had few illusions about human nature but nursed dreams all the same.

©1975 Benjamin C. Bradlee (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Stories I hadn’t heard before about my favorite president. He made JFK come to life in a way Nobody ever has and it was special.

I’ve always loved JFK. I was just a kid when he was in office but he was so affable and intelligent. I liked watching his Press Conferences, they were interesting and fun, too. Ben brings JFK to life,