Publisher's Synopsis
 
The first authoritative single-volume biography of John F. Kennedy to be written in nearly four decades. Drawing upon first-hand sources and never-before-opened archives, prizewinning historian Robert Dallek reveals more than we ever knew about Jack Kennedy, forever changing the way we think about his life, his presidency and his legacy.
Dallek also discloses that, while labouring to present an image of robust good health, Kennedy was secretly in and out of hospitals throughout his life, soill that he was administered last rites on several occasions.
Dallek never shies away from Kennedy's weaknesses, but also brilliantly explores his strengths. The result is a full portrait of a bold, brave and truly human John F. Kennedy.
 
Allen Lane; 2003. First edition.  The No. 1 international bestseller. Hard cover in publisher's original black boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. End papers are black. No inscriptions, previous owners names or book plates. 838pp.   B/w photographs. Book and dust cover in very good condition (minor shelf wear to top of dust cover). Dust wrapper supplied with removable acetate film protection.  Preowned. ISBN: 0713997370.