The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America

[Broken Parachute]

I started it two days ago, I'm about 70 pages in or so. It's been extremely insightful and touching so far. Has anyone else read this? I feel like, as I read it, Bobby Kennedy is almost like a character in a fiction novel the way he is portrayed by the author. It's great the way he details his emotions and his actions.

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[Machu505]

I've had this on my Amazon list thing for awhile now. Once I get enough free cash I'll get to it.

[saysmydoctor]

How many years did his assassination hold this nation back?

[Broken Parachute]

How many years did his assassination hold this nation back?In what way?

[saysmydoctor]

A progressive movement actually taking place a bit earlier than it has/will.

[Broken Parachute]

A progressive movement actually taking place a bit earlier than it has/will.The way the author describes his campaign, it reminds me of Obama's campaign.

[saysmydoctor]

Yeah, but Kennedy was far more willing to be controversial than Obama is. But yes, the similarities are undeniable.

[Broken Parachute]

Oh, definitely. I meant as far as talking points, and the fact that people liked to use the words "hope" and "change" in both campaigns.