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32 pp.
| HarperCollins/Tegen |
November, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-176807-1$17.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
AG Ford.
Winter begins his biography reminiscing about seeing JFK in Dallas in 1963, just before he was assassinated. The adulatory volume then retraces Kennedy's rise to political greatness, focusing on his "'charisma,' the power to inspire and excite people." Winter's personal affection for his subject is obvious, but that adds some emotional impact. Ford's realistic paintings present a glossy picture of American "royalty."