American Values

Lessons I Learned from My Family

By: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Narrated by: Stephen Graybill

Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

With rich detail, compelling honesty, and a storyteller’s gift, RFK Jr. describes growing up Kennedy in a tumultuous time in history that eerily echoes the issues of nuclear confrontation, religion, race, and inequality that we confront today.

This powerful book combines the best aspects of memoir and political history. The third child of Attorney General Robert Kennedy and nephew of JFK takes us on a journey through his life, including watershed moments in the history of our nation.

These words come vividly to life with intimate stories of RFK Jr.’s own experiences, not just with historical events and the movers who shaped them, but also with his mother and father, his own struggles with addiction, and the ways he eventually made peace with both his Kennedy legacy and his own demons. The result is a book that is remarkably stirring and relevant, providing both insight and hope for all Americans at a time when they are needed like never before.

©2018 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Insightful

I enjoyed this book by RFK Jr. I liked the forthright and honest manner of the book. The Kennedy’s are an intriguing family.

Historically awesome, insightful and profound.

Very good, understated, yet strong amd rich, narration. An excellent trip through tumultuous times in the lives of very special Americans, who paid a grear price for their good deeds. Thank you Robert Kennedy!

American Values

I loved this book! I enjoyed everything about it and learned a lit about both Kennedy boys:Jack and Bobby. And I was young when Jack was assassinated but I knew it was a very sad thing to happen, then Martin Luther King, then Bobby. The history in this book was so much better than history from school. Thank you very much for writing this book!

insightful, historical, and quite enjoyable

The storytelling stands strong in the writing and the delivery creates a perfect semblance that represents the spirit of RFK Jr's work quite effectively. The book is more sociopolitical and historical than I thought it would be and sheds lights on some of the more important issues around the role of the US in the world and raises necessary questions. The role of the Kennedy family and their role in shaping, or to some degree, building bridges and moving America towards the ideals it was founded on is chronicled from the very beginning. However, the best parts of the book are around historical and political events where much needed context is provided to paint a more transparent picture. Highly recommended read!

Fantastic!

A must read full of hope and pride for our nation. Times we should all remember. Highly recommend. it's a gem!

Rich…

In substance. A truly good listen. I loved the chapters about his grandmothers and his mom most. <3 I also love Taco Bell.

Insights into Americas family

Excellent read for anyone interested in the inner family life and workings of one of Americas greatest families. Told in a prose of boyish candor mixed with historical fact telling it serves as a biography of the Kennedy clan told from RFK JR’s childhood eyes and adult understanding. The book gives interesting insight into American politics, world affairs and the nature of humanity. As someone who was born after the rise of the Kennedys in mainstream politics and after the decline of Americas strength among nations, it was interesting to gain new insight into the famed lives of the Kennedys. I have a new appreciation for all that this family gave to our nation and the world.

If you are a Kennedy fan this is a MUST!

I have to confess I am only halfway through this book but I ADORE IT! It is wonderful to hear from a family member. This narrator is new to me but I have heard Bobby Jr. speak in interviews when he was younger. Stephen Graybill almost makes me think the author is speaking. Should this be the only book you read about the Kennedy's no. If like me you are a huge fan. This is worth a credit. Thanks Bobby for the glimpse inside!

A wonderful and interesting account

I loved the book, with the mixture of tragedy delight and earthy humor. I enjoyed it!

An eye opening family tail of a great political family Dynasty

As a country, we need to start opening our eyes to better politicians to help guide the US to a better future!