Reviews
"A stunning, heartbreaking book, a reminder--which we badly need these days--of just how noble public life can be. Robert Kennedy's brief, passionate 1968 presidential campaign set a standard of courage and candor and sheer gorgeous language that is unlikely ever to be equaled. This is a book worthy of the man and that moment, an honorable and unforgettable piece of work.The Last Campaignshould be required reading for anyone seeking public office, and for the rest of us, too."-Joe Klein "The Last Campaignis a great read, an evocative and engaging reminder of the glory and the tragedy of Bobby Kennedy's run for the presidency in 1968. Thurston Clarke's keen eye for the telling detail and his fast-paced narrative makeThe Last Campaigna must-have for any student of American politics."-Tom Brokaw "The Last Campaignis a triumphant look at Robert F. Kennedy's heartfelt plunge into the poverty underbelly of America. The reader can't help but be moved at how deeply Kennedy cared about the underclass. Thurston Clarke has written a smart political book which actually inspires."-Douglas Brinkley "The Last Campaignis a magnificent account of the final months in the life of a man who changed so many of us, and the brilliantly told story of a campaign that broke our hearts."-E.J. Dionne, author ofSouled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics After the Religious Right "Tremendously moving….Clarke compellingly recreates this "huge, joyous adventure"….Kennedy's gradual but determined evolution into a fearless, formidable, winning candidate makes stupendous reading. The hope he inspired….still proves instructive and pertinent, especially in this election year. Generous without being slavish, beautifully capturing Kennedy's passion and dignity."-Kirkus (starred review) "…revealing as an iconic portrait of the passionate, turbulent zeitgeist of the 1960s."-Publisher's Weekly, "A stunning, heartbreaking book, a reminder--which we badly need these days--of just how noble public life can be. Robert Kennedy's brief, passionate 1968 presidential campaign set a standard of courage and candor and sheer gorgeous language that is unlikely ever to be equaled. This is a book worthy of the man and that moment, an honorable and unforgettable piece of work. "The Last Campaign" should be required reading for anyone seeking public office, and for the rest of us, too."--Joe Klein ""The Last Campaign" is a great read, an evocative and engaging reminder of the glory and the tragedy of Bobby Kennedy's run for the presidency in 1968. Thurston Clarke's keen eye for the telling detail and his fast-paced narrative make "The Last Campaign" a must-have for any student of American politics."--Tom Brokaw ""The Last Campaign" is a triumphant look at Robert F. Kennedy's heartfelt plunge into the poverty underbelly of America. The reader can't help but be moved at how deeply Kennedy cared about the underclass. Thurston Clarke has written a smart political book which actually inspires."--Douglas Brinkley""The Last Campaign" is a magnificent account of the final months in the life of a man who changed so many of us, and the brilliantly told story of a campaign that broke our hearts."--E.J. Dionne, author of "Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics After the Religious Right " "Tremendously moving....Clarke compellingly recreates this "huge, joyous adventure.,.".Kennedy's gradual but determined evolution into a fearless, formidable, winning candidate makes stupendous reading. The hope he inspired....still proves instructive and pertinent, especially in this election year. Generouswithout being slavish, beautifully capturing Kennedy's passion and dignity."--Kirkus (starred review) .,."revealing as an iconic portrait of the passionate, turbulent zeitgeist of the 1960s."--"Publisher's Weekly", "A stunning, heartbreaking book, a reminder--which we badly need these days--of just how noble public life can be. Robert Kennedy's brief, passionate 1968 presidential campaign set a standard of courage and candor and sheer gorgeous language that is unlikely ever to be equaled. This is a book worthy of the man and that moment, an honorable and unforgettable piece of work.The Last Campaignshould be required reading for anyone seeking public office, and for the rest of us, too."-Joe Klein
