The closing of Ted Kennedy's chapter in America's political and cultural life means that, for the first time perhaps, the real measure of the Kennedy legacy can finally be taken. John, Robert, and Ted Kennedy's individual stories can now be seen as essentially one, with each brother striving to fulfill the interrupted promise of the brother before. How did the brothers pass the family torch to each other? And who carries the torch forward now? Vincent Bzdek compellingly answers these questions and much, much more.
This is a story of the Kennedy brotherhood in three acts: Act I looks at JFK's presidency, as seen from Ted's front-row seat; Act II considers Robert Kennedy's five brief years as the family standard bearer; and Act III deals with Ted's 40-plus years in the Senate as keeper of the flame.
