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Simon & Schuster, November 2011
eBook, 496 pages
ISBN-10: 1451635109
ISBN-13: 9781451635102
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“What was he like?”Jack Kennedy said the reason people read biography is to answer that basic question. With the verve of a novelist, Chris Matthews gives us just that. We see this most beloved president in the company of friends. We see and feel him close-up, having fun and giving off that restlessness of his. We watch him navigate his life from privileged, rebellious youth to gutsy American president. We witness his bravery in war and selfless rescue of his PT boat crew. We watch JFK as a young politician learning to play hardball and watch him grow into the leader who averts a nuclear war.What was he like, this person whose own wife called him “that elusive, unforgettable man”? The Jack Kennedy you discover here wanted never to be alone, never to be bored. He loved courage, hated war, lived each day as if it were his last.Chris Matthews’s extraordinary biography is based on personal interviews with those closest to JFK, oral histories by top political aide Kenneth O’Donnell and others, documents from his years as a student at Choate, and notes from Jacqueline Kennedy’s first interview after Dallas. You’ll learn the origins of his inaugural call to “Ask what you can do for your country.” You’ll discover his role in the genesis of the Peace Corps, his stand on civil rights, his push to put a man on the moon, his ban on nuclear arms testing. You’ll get, more than ever before, to the root of the man, including the unsettling aspects of his personal life. As Matthews writes, “I found a fighting prince never free of pain, never far from trouble, never accepting the world he found, never wanting to be his father’s son. He was a far greater hero than he ever wished us to know.”
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“If history at its best is about telling storiesthat bring the past to life, then Chris Matthews is a master storyteller, forthis fascinating portrait brings Jack Kennedy more vividly to life than anyrecent work.
-- Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Team of Rivals
In his engaging new biography…Matthews, who has a deep knowledge of American political history, draws on coversations with numerous people...[offering] a valuable reminder of Kennedy’s skill at uniting toughness with inspirational leadership.
-- The New York Times
Matthews stirring biography reveals Kennedy as a 'fighting prince never free from pain, never far from trouble, and never accepting the world he found"'
-- Publishers Weekly
Matthews...blends tributes and chastisement in this highly personal account of John. F. Kennedy's career."
-- Kirkus
Minnesota Public Radio, December 12, 2011
...MSNBC host and political commentator Chris Matthews speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about his new book about President John F. Kennedy, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." The book highlights episodes of JFK's life ...
Poughkeepsie Journal, December 11, 2011
...save JFK, is the perfect “what if?” accompaniment. And there’s even more to learn about JFK in Chris Matthews’ new biography, “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” (Simon & Schuster, $27.50). For your teen reader ‘The Hunger Games ...
Post-Tribune, December 9, 2011
...oral history project allows readers to read about and hear the actual interviews. ◆Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero by Chris Matthews (Simon & Schuster, $27.50). Matthews personally interviewed those closest to JFK for his up-close biography. ...
Star-Telegram, December 7, 2011
...Topics: Cuban Missile Crisis, John F. Kennedy Tags: MSNBC By Joelle Farrell A Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero by Chris Matthews Simon & Schuster, $27.50 Have more to add? News tip? Tell us The Philadelphia Inquirer John Fitzgerald Kennedy once ...
NARA, December 3, 2011
...the Archives Shop (202-357-5271) before and during the event. Tuesday, December 13, at noon, William G. McGowan Theater Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero Bestselling author Chris Matthews weaves first-hand accounts of John F. Kennedy together to ...
MassLive, December 1, 2011
...Chris Matthews was the last speaker in this years Springfield Public Forum. The Republican | David Molnar Chris Matthews, author and host of MSNBC"s "Hardball" television show, spoke about President John ...
Salon, December 1, 2011
...The back of Matthews’ “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” features advance praise from historian and frequent “Hardball” guest Doris Kearns Goodwin (“Chris Matthews is a masterful storyteller”); historian, writer and occasional ...
American Spectator, December 1, 2011
...the economy, have found Machiavelli, the patron saint of seizing and holding on to power at all costs. Chris Matthews, the protagonist of Hardball , has written a book on Jack Kennedy as a leader in the Machiavellian tradition, preferring to ...
Daily Free Press, December 1, 2011
...Written by Erica Davis Comments (0) Chris Matthews, right, speaks about his book "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" with Marty Nolan at the John F. Kennedy Library. RICKY WILSON/DFP STAFF Chris Matthews, of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” discussed ...
Barrington Patch, November 29, 2011
...Chris Matthews, the host of MSNBC’s "Hardball" and a best-selling author, visits Barrington Books on Saturday, Dec. 3, for a reception and signing of his new book, “Jack Kennedy: Elusive ...
Accuracy in Media, November 29, 2011
...unless youâre some hotshot left-wing ânewsâ person on MSNBC. Then it doesnât matter. But letâs pretend it does. Chris Matthews was on The Tonight Show earlier this month plugging his new book about John F. Kennedy. But he started out ...
Washington Post, November 28, 2011
...York Times columnist Ross Douthat. 7 p.m.: Politics and Prose holds a book discussion with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on his new book, “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero.” 7 p.m.: The Foreign Policy Initiative holds a discussion at the Carnegie ...
Keene Sentinel, November 28, 2011
...“Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” by Chris Matthews; Simon & Schuster (479 pages, $27.50) John Fitzgerald Kennedy once told his friend Ben Bradlee, then a reporter who would become executive ...
Seacoast Online, November 27, 2011
...John F. Kennedy was shot while traveling in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, along with his wife, Jacqueline. Chris Matthews remembers it all too well. The talk show host and New York Times bestselling author said he remembers exactly ...
North Korea Times, November 26, 2011
...Source: USA Today Jack Kennedy: Elusive HeroBy Chris MatthewsSimon & Schuster, 406 pp., $27.50, non-fictionLike millions of Americans, Chris Matthews is still fascinated by President John F. Kennedy nearly a half century after ...
USA Today, November 26, 2011
...travel season, consider tuning in to the audio editions of Gabby Giffords' and Newt Gingrich's new books. Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero By Chris Matthews Simon & Schuster, 406 pp., $27.50, non-fiction Like millions of Americans, Chris Matthews ...
Inside Bay Area, November 26, 2011
...answer a simple question: "What's he like?" In adding to the many reflections already published on JFK, Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's political talk show "Hardball," aims to do just that with "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." Matthews, whose ...
Foster's Daily Democrat, November 24, 2011
...Portsmouth - Writers on a New England Stage at The Music Hall will welcome Chris Matthews on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss his latest book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. The host of MSNBC's Hardball and New York Times bestselling ...
US News & World Report, November 23, 2011
...off already for next year's election, but none of them stack up to John F. Kennedy, says Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball and author of a new biography of the 35th president. Matthews says he spent decades talking with people who ...
International Business Times HK, November 23, 2011
..." Limbaugh of the NASCAR fans. "We've taken notice of this -- as has, by the way, Chris Matthews and a lot of congressional Democrats." Matthews, the liberal commentator who hosts "Hardball with Chris Matthews," remarked that the man he ...
Huffington Post, November 22, 2011
...JFK's reading habits to the Cuban Missile Crisis. In a separate new book, MSNBC talk show host Chris Matthews examines the history behind JFK's powerful rhetoric. His piece -- "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" -- dissects the origins of the ...
MSNBC, November 22, 2011
...guest host Luke Russert) : Super Committee member Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) on how we got here… MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on his new book “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero”… the latest on Egypt with NBC’s Richard Engel in Cairo… more 2012 ...
MSNBC, November 22, 2011
...with guest host Luke Russert): Super Committee member Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) on how we got here BCs Chris Matthews on his new book Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero the latest on Egypt with NBCs Richard Engel in Cairo more news with the Washington ...
Louisville Courier-Journal, November 22, 2011
...s 35th president hadn’t been murdered while riding in a limousine through Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball” and NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” pretty much telegraphs his take on JFK with the ...
Pop Matters, November 22, 2011
...biographies to answer a simple question: “What’s he like?” In adding to the many reflections on JFK, Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s political talk show Hardball, aimed to do just that with Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. As the title of ...
USA Today, November 21, 2011
...USA TODAY Review Chris Matthews tackles ‘Elusive Hero’ JFK Chris Matthews, the host of MSNBC's Hardball, doesn't throw readers any real curves in his new biography of John F. Kennedy. In fact ...
Time, November 21, 2011
...his 10 longest novels) For readers who prefer their facts served straight up, there is Chris Matthew’s Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. The title comes from a quote by Jackie Kennedy, in which she referred to her husband as “that elusive ...
Portsmouth Herald, November 20, 2011
...Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero Chris Matthews Go & Do What: Chris Matthews, author of "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" and host of "Hardball with Chris Matthews" and "The Chris Matthews Show" on ...
Lucianne.com, November 18, 2011
...On his Thursday radio show at Chris Matthews request KABC radio host Larry Elder took on the MSNBC Hardball host about his politics and his new book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. Elder seemed unimpressed with both. ELDER ...
Salon, November 18, 2011
...Nixon was actually good at debates, when he wasn’t ill and recovering from surgery, but whatever.) In Chris Matthews’ lyrical new book Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero — which draws you into the character of that extraordinary man and time ...
Hollywood Reporter, November 17, 2011
...asks the KABC host. "This is why this country is being torn apart, with this kind of hatred." Chris Matthews may have engaged in the most contentious interview of his career. This time, though, the MSNBC host was playing the role of guest. ...
Politico, November 17, 2011
...Chris Matthews has no qualms exhibiting his passion for Jack Kennedy, nor for marketing his book about him, “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero.” Since October 30, two days before it was released ...
Foster's Daily Democrat, November 17, 2011
...order ? at MSNBC, at NBC, in Washington and in life." - The New York TimesPortsmouth ? Chris Matthews, of MSNBC's Hardball, will join the Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., to discuss his latest ...
Creators.com, November 17, 2011
...I just interviewed MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews about his new book, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." You know things didn't go well when, a few minutes after the interview concludes, Matthews' booker emails my producer ...
WorldNetDaily, November 16, 2011
...I just interviewed MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews about his new book, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." You know things didn't go well when, a few minutes after the interview concludes, Matthews' booker emails my producer ...
Investors Business Daily, November 16, 2011
...I just interviewed MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews about his new book, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." You know things didn't go well when, a few minutes after the interview concluded, Matthews' booker emailed my producer ...
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth, November 16, 2011
...DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Chris Matthews, the well known political pundit and commentator has a new book about President John F. Kennedy called “ J ack Kennedy: Elusive Hero . “ KRLD’s Mitch Carr spoke to Matthews ...
GoLocalProv, November 15, 2011
...be in Rhode Island in early December, sharing his views of one of history's most fascinating presidents. Chris Matthews, best-selling author and host of MSNBC’s Hardball, will be at Barrington Books in Barrington on Saturday, December 3, ...
GoLocalProv, November 15, 2011
...be in Rhode Island in early December, sharing his views of one of history's most fascinating presidents. Chris Matthews, best-selling author and host of MSNBC’s Hardball, will be at Barrington Books in Barrington on Saturday, December 3, ...
Media Bistro, November 14, 2011
...talks to Jerry Seinfeld about what makes a show last -- and how to know when to quit. Chris Matthews Talks Presidential Politics(WWD / Memo Pad) Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball, last week fielded questions about his new book, Jack ...
Philly.com, November 14, 2011
...biographies to answer a simple question: "What's he like?" In adding to the many reflections on JFK, Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's political talk show Hardball, aimed to do just that with Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. As the title of his ...
San Rafael Patch, November 12, 2011
...out our photo gallery from the event. Read more... Thursday MSNBC host and former Tip O’Neill aide Chris Matthews entertained a packed house at Dominican University Wednesday night, Nov. 9, with stories from his new book ...
Columbian.com, November 12, 2011
...Dana Milbank is a columnist for The Washington Post Writers Group. Email: danamilbank@washpost.com. Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama’s re-election. But it ...
KTTV Fox 11, November 11, 2011
...Los Angeles - Author and political commentator Chris Matthews is perhaps best known for his talk show, "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC. Now he has written a new book about Jack Kennedy titled "Jack Kennedy Elusive Hero ...
Yahoo! News, November 10, 2011
...as game changers is as old as the 1960 clash between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. In Chris Matthews' lyrical new book Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero which draws you into the character of that extraordinary man and time so you almost feel ...
The Week Magazine, November 10, 2011
...as game changers is as old as the 1960 clash between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. In Chris Matthews' lyrical new book Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero — which draws you into the character of that extraordinary man and time so you almost ...
Mill Valley Patch, November 10, 2011
...MSNBC host and former Tip O’Neill aide Chris Matthews entertained a packed house at Dominican University Wednesday night, Nov. 9, with stories from his new book Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. But the audience cheered the loudest for his ...
Crosscut Seattle, November 10, 2011
...requires of us.” Continuing on another aspect of the political theme before we get back to voter participation: Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s Hardball, and author of a new book about JFK, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, was in town this ...
New York Times, November 10, 2011
...John F. Kennedy were intimately familiar with rivalries and power politics long before they entered the Oval Office. JACK KENNEDY Elusive Hero By Chris Matthews Illustrated. 479 pp. Simon & Schuster. $27.50 In his engaging biography, Jack ...
Elk Grove Patch, November 10, 2011
...it were still burbling in the back of my mind and then on Sunday night, while watching the Chris Matthews Show, they took form. The show featured Matthews’s new biography of John F. Kennedy. The hook, somewhat self-serving, was to ...
WorldNetDaily, November 9, 2011
...Cain's surprisingly strong candidacy. Bradlee made the Cain comment while at a book party for MSNBC host Chris Matthews' new biography about the Democratic Party's icon, John F. Kennedy, handsome, dashing and forever young – who screwed ...
Creators.com, November 9, 2011
...Cain's surprisingly strong candidacy. Bradlee made the Cain comment while at a book party for MSNBC host Chris Matthews' new biography about the Democratic Party's icon, John F. Kennedy, handsome, dashing and forever young — who screwed ...
Portland Press Herald, November 8, 2011
...By Dana Milbank Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's "Hardball," has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's re-election. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews' new book ...
Ventura County Star, November 8, 2011
...Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's "Hardball," has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's re-election. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews' new book ...
Herald & Review, November 7, 2011
...PHILADELPHIA - The first time Chris Matthews remembers hearing of John F. Kennedy, he was a 10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia boy obsessed with politics, listening to the 1956 Democratic National Convention on the radio in the family ...
Orlando Sentinel, November 7, 2011
...WASHINGTON -- Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's "Hardball," has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's re-election. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews' new book ...
US News & World Report, November 7, 2011
...Dismal ratings in opinion polls notwithstanding, President Obama is the only Kennedy-esque figure in politics today, says Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's political talk show Hardball and author of a new biography of the 35th president called ...
Hawaii Tribune-Herald, November 7, 2011
...WASHINGTON -- Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's "Hardball," has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's re-election. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews' new book ...
Quad-Cities Online, November 7, 2011
...Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's Hardball, has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's reelection. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews's new book ...
Louisville Courier-Journal, November 6, 2011
...Kennedy could play hardball, as a new biography shows. Kennedy Library Filed Under WASHINGTON — Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama’s re-election. But it ...
Star Ledger, November 6, 2011
...Reviewed by Jean Graham What was he like? Author and MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews boils his lifelong fascination with President John F. Kennedy down to this single question, then answers it by weaving together both biographical facts ...
Medford Mail Tribune, November 6, 2011
...Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's "Hardball," has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's re-election. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews' new book ...
Seattle Times, November 6, 2011
...m. Monday, Tacoma Main Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma; free (253-591-5666 or www.tpl.lib.wa.us). Chris Matthews The author and host of MSNBC's "Hardball" discusses his books, including his new book, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." 7:30 ...
New Jersey Online, November 6, 2011
...Reviewed by Jean Graham What was he like? Author and MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews boils his lifelong fascination with President John F. Kennedy down to this single question, then answers it by weaving together both biographical facts ...
HeraldNet, November 6, 2011
...WASHINGTON -- Chris Matthews, the voluble host of MSNBC's "Hardball," has written a compelling blueprint for President Obama's re-election. But it doesn't mention the current president. Matthews' new book ...
Morning Call, November 6, 2011
...'Hardball' host Chris Matthews is the subject of this week's Q&A. (Leica Camera AG, TMC / September 1, 2010) X Mention the name Chris Matthews and an immediate mental image springs to ...
Erie Times-News, November 6, 2011
...Simon & Schuster; 479 pages; $27 The first time Chris Matthews remembers hearing of John F. Kennedy, he was a 10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia boy obsessed with politics. Matthews, a student at the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary ...
Beverly Hills Patch, November 5, 2011
...Location: 300 N Clark Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 When: November 10, 2011 Time: 7:30pm–9:00pm Chris Matthews , host of MSNBC’s Hardball , is the ultimate savvy political insider. He served on the late House Majority Leader Tip ...
Columbus Dispatch, November 5, 2011
...Q&A | Chris Matthews Books Private Passions Shannon McKenna’s latest book, Blood and Fire, has arrived in the Private Passions mailbox and we are so excited. Subscribe to The Dispatch Sign up ...
New York Times, November 4, 2011
...Kennedy campaigning in Portland, Ore., 1959. ...
Lucianne.com, November 4, 2011
...Washington Post Executive Editor Bob Woodward, and Washington Post vice president and former executive editor Ben Bradlee, about Chris Matthews new book Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero and about the sexual harassment allegations facing GOP ...
Accuracy in Media, November 4, 2011
...Chris Matthews lashed out at Forbes’ Jeff Bercovici when the columnist dared to ask the pugnacious host of Hardball whether or not he used a ghostwriter for his newest book on ...
Daily Caller, November 3, 2011
...On Wednesday evening� The Daily Caller spoke to Washington Post Executive Editor Bob Woodward, and� Washington Post� vice president and former executive editor Ben Bradlee, about Chris Matthews? new book ?Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero? ? ...
MSNBC, November 2, 2011
...Chris Matthews and MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough discuss the Hardball host’s latest book, “Jack Kennedy, Elusive Hero.” (Hardball ...
Huffington Post, November 2, 2011
...Chris Matthews has been making the media rounds for his new book "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." On Tuesday night, the MSNBC host got a chance to revel in it all ...
International Business Times Australia, November 2, 2011
...Journalist and political commentator Chris Matthews released his book "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" on Tuesday, and in it he reveals some interesting things about the former president, including where exactly he got the idea for ...
Huffington Post, November 2, 2011
...Chris Matthews has been making the media rounds for his new book "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." On Tuesday night, the MSNBC host got a chance to revel in it all ...
Reelz Channel, November 1, 2011
...Sam Rubin talks to Chris Matthews about his new book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. LINK: RELATED: SHARE: The Kennedys Videos Sam Rubin Videos Hollywood Dailies Videos The Kennedys Videos Comments Don't just sit there ...
Zimbio, November 1, 2011
...MSNBC’s Chris Matthews has put together a new book about President John F. Kennedy that offers a revealing glimpse into how a young Kennedy’s prep school experience helped mold him into ...
Sound Money, November 1, 2011
...An extended interview with Chris Matthews on his new book, and the state of the economy in America today. The cover of "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." (Courtesy of Simon and Schuster.) There's a ...
The Hill, November 1, 2011
...In between hosting his nightly political talk show, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews found time to write his sixth book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero , which comes out this Read more ...
MSNBC, October 28, 2011
...Let me Finish: Chris Matthews talks about his new book on Jack Kennedy and says that former president has much to teach the current one. (Hardball ...
The Week Magazine, October 28, 2011
...agent to popular acclaim. It's not hard to fathom 007's appeal to his No. 1 fan. Chris Matthews' new book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, seeks to explain how a rebellious teen nicknamed Ratface grew into a war hero and Cold War statesman ...
DMN Newswire, October 24, 2011
...writer Stephen Kronish discuss the controversy surrounding the miniseries and their reactions to Emmy acclaim. MSNBCs Hardball with Chris Matthews host Chris Matthews gives viewers a look at his stirring new biography Jack Kennedy: Elusive ...
MSNBC, October 18, 2011
...Hardball’s Chris Matthews talks about John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis while discussing his new book, “Jack Kennedy, Elusive Hero.” (Hardball ...
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