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This well-researched biography focuses on the thirty-fifth president--his rise to political prominence, his family's influential role, challenges as president, his assassination, and legacy. Text boxes with excerpts from Kennedy's own writings and historical information relevant to his life and presidency supplement the main narrative. The compact book's tiny type and small archival reproductions are unfortunate. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.