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Arthur Morey,Edward Klein
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978-0307576392
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0307576396
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Random House Audio; Unabridged edition (May 19, 2009)
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In Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died, celebrated Kennedy biographer Edward Klein at last reconciles these contradictions, painting a stunningly original, up-to-the-moment portrait of Ted Kennedy and his remarkable late-in-life redemption

In Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died, celebrated Kennedy biographer Edward Klein at last reconciles these contradictions, painting a stunningly original, up-to-the-moment portrait of Ted Kennedy and his remarkable late-in-life redemption. Among them: Why Caroline Kennedy, at Ted’s urging, aspired to fill the New York Senate vacancy but then suddenly and unexpectedly withdrew her candidacy.

However, Edward Klein contributed almost nothing to our understanding of Ted Kennedy as a ma. Have read many books about the Kennedy family, including individual members. Also read Ted's autobiography, True Compass.

However, Edward Klein contributed almost nothing to our understanding of Ted Kennedy as a man. In fact, I believe the author typifies all that is wrong with American journalism today. I learned a significant amount of new info from Klein's book - particularly incidents in Ted's waning years. As Caroline said, upon introducing Ted when stumping for Obama, "Democrat or Republican, after all of Teddy's years and efforts, he is everyone's senator".

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Indeed, for most of his life, Ted Kennedy played a kaleidoscope of roles, from destructive thrill seeker to constructive lawmaker; from straying husband to devoted father and uncle. In Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died, celebrated Kennedy biographer Edward Klein at last reconciles these contradictions, painting a stunningly original, up-to-the-moment portrait of Ted Kennedy and his remarkable late-in-life redemption. People Who Liked Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died Also Liked These Free Titles

Indeed, for most of his life, Ted Kennedy played a kaleidoscope of roles–from destructive thrill seeker to constructive lawmaker; from straying husband to devoted father and uncle.

Indeed, for most of his life, Ted Kennedy played a kaleidoscope of roles–from destructive thrill seeker to constructive lawmaker; from straying husband to devoted father and uncle. In Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died, celebrated Kennedy biographer Edward Klein at last reconciles these contradictions, painting a stunningly original, up-to-the-moment portrait of Ted Kennedy and his remarkable late-in-life redemption

But history has taught us otherwise. In actual practice, virtue has always been in short supply among the world’s leaders

But history has taught us otherwise. In actual practice, virtue has always been in short supply among the world’s leaders. d-Périgord and Britain’s King Edward VII. Now universally regarded as among the most accomplished statesmen of their time, these men were also devoted to lives of lechery, fornication, and self-gratification. The same can be said of two of America’s great nineteenth-century parliamentarians: Kentucky’s Henry Clay and Massachusetts’s Daniel Webster.

The Dream Shall Never Die" was a speech delivered by . Senator Ted Kennedy during the 1980 Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden, New York City. In his address, Kennedy defended post-World War II liberalism, advocated for a national healthcare insurance model, criticized retired Hollywood actor and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan, and implicitly rebuked incumbent President Jimmy Carter, for his more moderate political stances

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EDWARD M. KENNEDY 1. Contents. Ted and Joan Kennedy were staying with Jamie and his wife, Phyllis, who owned the most beautiful home on the island

EDWARD M. Author’s Note: Metamorphosis. Ted and Joan Kennedy were staying with Jamie and his wife, Phyllis, who owned the most beautiful home on the island. It had once belonged to the famous illustrator Rockwell Kent, and it overlooked a boulder-strewn beach called Lobster Cove, where a picturesque old shipwreck lay rusting on its side.

In the most inspiring speech of his career, Ted Kennedy once vowed: "For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."Unlike his martyred brothers, John and Robert, whose lives were cut off before the promise of a better future could be realized, Ted lived long enough to make many promises come true. During a career that spanned an astonishing half-century, he put his imprint on every major piece of progressive legislation–from health care and education to civil rights.There were times during that career–such as after the incident in Chappaquiddick–when Ted seemed to have surrendered to his demons. But there were other times–after one of his inspiring speeches on the floor of the Senate, for example–when he was compared to Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John Calhoun, and other great lawmakers of the past. Indeed, for most of his life, Ted Kennedy played a kaleidoscope of roles–from destructive thrill seeker to constructive lawmaker; from straying husband to devoted father and uncle. In Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died, celebrated Kennedy biographer Edward Klein at last reconciles these contradictions, painting a stunningly original, up-to-the-moment portrait of Ted Kennedy and his remarkable late-in-life redemption.Drawing on a vast store of original research and unprecedented access to Ted Kennedy’s political associates, friends, and family, Klein takes the reader behind the scenes to reveal many secrets. Among them:• Why Caroline Kennedy, at Ted’s urging, aspired to fill the New York Senate vacancy but then suddenly and unexpectedly withdrew her candidacy. • How Ted ended his longest-lasting romantic relationship to marry Victoria Reggie, and the unexpected effect that union had on his personal and political redemption.• What transpired between the parents of Mary Jo Kopechne and Ted Kennedy during two private meetings at Ted’s home. • Which feuds are likely to erupt within the Kennedy family in the wake of Ted’s demise, and what will become of Ted’s fortune and political legacy. Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died does not shrink from portraying the erratic side of Ted Kennedy and his former wife, Joan. But both in spirit and tone, it is a compassionate celebration of a complex man who, in the winter of his life, summoned the best in himself to come to the aid of his troubled nation.From the Hardcover edition.
  • Much of this book is available online but parts were missing, giving the false impression that they might actually complete the picture. If this book were about an ordinary person, there can be little doubt that all reviewers would rate it more or less as I have, but it is about a complex person, well, if not complex, at least complicated. However, Edward Klein contributed almost nothing to our understanding of Ted Kennedy as a man.

    In fact, I believe the author typifies all that is wrong with American journalism today. Instead of being analytical and/or insightful, he is gossipy, shallow, and vapid. Actually, if we consume anything today from mass media, we should have expected exactly what is between the covers of this mindless book.

    To be somewhat fair, the pros of the book can be simply stated as follows:

    The language is correct; however, anyone with a fourth grade education could read the book without a dictionary.
    The material is well organized.

    The author had the benefit of editors so we do not know how much of a hand they played in stuffing 230 pages (of text) between covers.

    The cons are also easy enough to summarize:

    There is almost nothing factual in the book that is not already discussed online in readily accessed archives.
    There is no evidence of any meaningful connection with Ted Kennedy, meaning that a biographer has chosen to write about a subject for which he has no original information, insights, or qualifications.
    There is no attempt at all to probe the heart, mind, or soul of a man who was professionally responsible and socially dissolute. We are plagued with tiresome banalities that are simplistic to the point of boredom.
    There is no effort to step even two inches away the safety of consensus interpretations of pivotal events in the life of a prominent member of an ailing political dynasty.

    Okay, the book is a quick read but not worth the time. Your gray matter will suffer.

  • Have read many books about the Kennedy family, including individual members. Also read Ted's autobiography, True Compass. I learned a significant amount of new info from Klein's book - particularly incidents in Ted's waning years. Very touching. As Caroline said, upon introducing Ted when stumping for Obama, "Democrat or Republican, after all of Teddy's years and efforts, he is everyone's senator".

  • Very good review of the Senators life. Reviews all of the ups and downs. All put together in one book. Bet I have six other books with bits and pieces of this information.
    There is a lot new if the reader has closely followed the Kennedy family all there lives. This is just a complete review in one book.

  • I bought the wrong book I wanted True Compass I found out later but I'm glad I bought it I enjoyed it very much. I would recommed it to anyone who wants to learn more about the Kennedy family.

  • Another book of Ted Kennedy and the missed Presidency. A good read and easy to follow. A few things we didn't know especially about the dirty tricks of Nixon and his cheap entourage. A.T.Kiln

  • This book is highly recommended! I have read almost every book available on the Kennedys...and this one ranks at the top. My only problem with the book was that it ended too quickly !

  • No non-sense idea of TED. This isn't your Lion of the Senate. We see Ted as a fat little kid on his Grandfather Fitzgerald's knee to a gangly teen to star football player then to U of V years for law. On ward to the Congress then taking over Jack's seat in the Senate. A multitude of bills and a dream to become president. Truly remarkable.

  • I actually like this book, although I am a moderate Republican. Senator Kennedy was a product of his time. There was much to admire about his life, and much to lament. I admire his ability to move legislation forward even if it meant half a loaf, rather than the full loaf. The current Congress could learn about his style by practicing this ability.

    The stuff I hate is also there. His hiding out and failure to speak to Mary Jo K's death is absolutely shameless. If he notified the police, she might still be alive. His painting of Bork in the Senate as a pseudo Fascist was also very wrong-on the scale of Nixonian. The author points out Nixon's failing, but Kennedy doing it to Bork was very much in the mode of Richard Nixon.

    This is a good book about the late Senator. It is a fair appraisal of his ability.