In His Own Right

Reviews / Votes

An important contribution to Kennedy scholarship, a highly readable and sympathetic portrayal of RFK. Journal of American History A vivid portrait of the problems and promise of the 1960s and the way Kennedy shaped and was shaped by the era. Publishers Weekly A thorough investigation of RFK as a political leader that is a worthy continuation of the years covered in James Hilty's Robert Kennedy: Brother Protector. Library Journal Joseph Palermo's superb account of Robert Kennedy's final four years... deserves close attention not only because [he] exhaustively researched the available primary documents and secondary literature, but because, for all his admiration for the way Kennedy turned himself into a different person and politician by 1968, [Palermo] understands the harsh choices the New York senator had to make after 1964, then explains those choices with both a sure grasp of the politics and an admirable succinctness. -- Walter LaFeber The Bookpress This agile and richly documented narrative contributes substantially to the political history of the 1960's. -- James W. Hilty American Historical Review Palermo does a fine job of attempting to link Kennedy to social movements and grass-roots mobilization by groups in this country. His book is a well-researched, clearly written study that is well worth reading. Rhetoric and Public Affairs