True Compass: A Memoir
by Edward M. Kennedy
True Compass: A Memoir by Edward M. Kennedy holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 10.1K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 532 pages.
About True Compass: A Memoir
In this landmark autobiography, five years in the making, Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells his extraordinary personal story--of his legendary family, politics, and fifty years at the center of national events.TRUE COMPASSThe youngest of nine children born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, he came of age among siblings from whom much was expected. As a young man, he played a key role in the presidential campaign of his brother John F. Kennedy, recounted here in loving detail. In 1962 he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he began a fascinating political education and became a legislator.In this historic memoir,Ted Kennedy takes us inside his family, re-creating life with his parents and brothers and explaining their profound impact on him. or the first time, he describes his heartbreak and years of struggle in the wake of their deaths. Through it all, he describes his work in the Senate on the major issues of our time--civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate, the quest for peace in Northern Ireland--and the cause of his life: improved health care for all Americans, a fight influenced by his own experiences in hospitals.His life has been marked by tragedy and perseverance, a love of family, and an abiding faith. There have been controversies, too, and Kennedy addresses them with unprecedented candor. At midlife, embattled and uncertain if he would ever fall in love again, he met the woman who changed his life, Victoria Reggie Kennedy. Facing a tough reelection campaign against an aggressive challenger named Mitt Romney, Kennedy found a new voice and began one of the great third acts in American politics, sponsoring major legislation, standing up for liberal principles, and making the pivotal endorsement of Barack Obama for president.Hundreds of books have been written about the Kennedys. TRUE COMPASS will endure as the definitive account from a member of America's most heralded family, an inspiring legacy to readers and to history, and a deeply moving story of a life like no other.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward M. Kennedy |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 532 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History, Non-Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,111 |
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What genre is True Compass: A Memoir?
True Compass: A Memoir is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is True Compass: A Memoir worth reading?
Based on 10.1K reader ratings, True Compass: A Memoir has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is True Compass: A Memoir?
True Compass: A Memoir has 532 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote True Compass: A Memoir?
True Compass: A Memoir was written by Edward M. Kennedy. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for True Compass: A Memoir?
The ISBN-13 for True Compass: A Memoir is 9780446539260.0.
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