John
F. Kerry: The Complete Biography: By the Boston Globe Reporters Who Know
Him Best
by Michael Kranish, Brian C. Mooney, Nina J. Easton
Book Description: This will be the only complete biography available
for voters who want a thorough and objective look at the current frontrunner
in the Democratic race for the presidency.
On Jan. 27, 2004, Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts accomplished
one of the most spectacular turnarounds in modern American politics when
he capped a surprise win in the Iowa caucus with a victory in the New Hampshire
primary. The 2004 Democratic presidential nomination is now (in the words
of Robert Novak) "John Kerry's to lose." Who is the man leading in the
race to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president in 2004? And
what kind of political leader is he?
The outlines of John Kerry's life are familiar: A decorated Vietnam
veteran who became an influential, if unlikely, anti-war protester. A lanky
60-year-old who quenches his thirst for danger with high-speed kiteboarding,
windsurfing, piloting, motorcycling, and, in some cases, driving. A senator
with a reputation as an investigator and foreign policy expert. A man married
to one of the richest women in America. But beyond this broad picture,
Kerry is something of a mystery to the public, largely because of a complex
yet riveting personal and professional history outlined in this book.
John F. Kerry: The Complete Biography , the first full and in-depth
book about the candidate's life, is based on a highly regarded series on
Kerry published in the Boston Globe, plus years of additional reporting.
It will explore his background, his service in the military (including
significant experiences omitted from Douglas Brinkley's bestselling Tour
of Duty), his early legal and political career, his legislative record
and the remarkable turnaround in his political fortunes during the 2004
election cycle. This incisive, frank look at Kerry's life, and at his strengths
and liabilities, is important reading for anyone interested in the presidential
campaign.
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