Bobby and J. Edgar Revised Edition - by Burton Hersh (Paperback)

About the Book

The history of one of the most admired (Bobby Kennedy) and one of the most reviled (J. Edgar Hoover) are entwined with that of Joseph Kennedy

Book Synopsis

In this riveting account of the explosive relationship between Robert F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover, renowned journalist and author Burton Hersh sets their highly publicized clashes in the context of Joe Kennedy's ongoing manipulation of Congress and his children's careers, and his lifelong connections to organized crime. Theirs was a unique triumvirate, marked by conflict and betrayal, and culminating in a near-Shakespearean tragedy. Based on compelling new research, and told in gripping anecdotal style, Hersh chronicles the complex relationship between the two antagonists, from their early brushes during the McCarthy years to their controversial deaths.

Review Quotes

"Burton Hersh has brought to life the dark and secret world of American intelligence in its formulative years. It is breathtaking comprehensive piece of research and a miracle of lucid writing.... the ultimate study of the men who laid the foundation for the American intelligence community." -- Daniel Schorr

"Burton Hersh has found the perfect subject for his splendid gifts as masterful writer, brilliant thinker, and fine historian." -- Doris Kearns Goodwin

"Very important history and wonderful reading." -- Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

About the Author

Burton Hersh, a journalist and historian, has chronicled the Kennedy family for over thirty-five years. His 1992 book The Old Boys, about the origins of the CIA, was widely praised. He lives in New Hampshire and Florida.