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Edward Moore Kennedy

    Tato biografie se nezaměřuje na politickou kariéru, ale na způsob psaní a témata autora. Zaměřuje se na jeho roli jako progresivního zastánce a efektivního propagátora legislativy. Jeho psaní odráží jeho zájem o společenské příčiny. Hloubka a styl jeho projevů jsou klíčové pro pochopení jeho literárního odkazu.

    Mémoires
    Decisioni per gli anni settanta
    Stoppt die Atomrüstung
    America Back on Track
    True Compass
    A Nation of Immigrants
    • Один за всех

      Воспоминания - [пер. с англ.]

      • 622 stránek
      • 22 hodin čtení

      В книге рассказывается о периодах мрака, в который погружали многочисленные семейные трагедии Д. Кеннеди, и о том, как он пускался "во все тяжкие", пытаясь сбежать от реальности

      Один за всех2012
    • True Compass

      A Memoir

      • 532 stránek
      • 19 hodin čtení

      In this landmark autobiography, Senator Edward M. Kennedy shares his extraordinary personal journey, reflecting on his legendary family, political career, and five decades at the heart of national events. As the youngest of nine children of Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, he grew up under the weight of high expectations. He played a pivotal role in his brother John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, embarking on a remarkable political education and legislative career. Kennedy offers an intimate glimpse into his family life, detailing the profound influence of his parents and siblings, as well as the heartbreak and struggles following their deaths. He addresses his work in the Senate on critical issues such as civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate, and the pursuit of peace in Northern Ireland, alongside his lifelong commitment to improving health care for all Americans, shaped by his own hospital experiences. His life is marked by tragedy, perseverance, and a deep love for family, as well as moments of controversy, which he confronts with honesty. At midlife, he found renewed hope through his relationship with Victoria Reggie Kennedy. Facing a tough reelection against Mitt Romney, he embraced a revitalized political voice, championing significant legislation and endorsing Barack Obama for president. This memoir stands as a definitive account of a remarkable life within America's m

      True Compass2009
      4,0
    • A Nation of Immigrants

      • 112 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení

      This modern edition of John F. Kennedy's posthumous work highlights his passion for immigration reform, emphasizing America's values of tradition and new beginnings. With a new introduction by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, it presents inspiring policy suggestions and a chronology of key immigration events, making it relevant to current debates.

      A Nation of Immigrants2008
      4,3
    • America Back on Track

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      From one of America's most respected progressive voices comes an inspiring vision of reform and renewal In a Senate career spanning more than four decades, Edward M. Kennedy has become one of the most authoritative voices in American politics. His first major book in more than twenty years, America Back on Track argues that our nation has departed more deeply from its fundamental ideals than at any time in modern history. From a dangerous foreign policy to the threats against constitutional checks and balances, Kennedy tackles the country's gravest concerns and charts a course toward a stronger, freer, and fairer America. A provocative call to action, this will be read by everyone seeking political clarity in these tumultuous times.

      America Back on Track2007
      3,4
    • Stoppt die Atomrüstung

      • 207 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Stoppt die Atomrüstung - bk705; Rowohlt Verlag; Edward M. Kennedy/Mark O. Hatfield; pocket_book; 1982

      Stoppt die Atomrüstung1982