Can someone recommend a good biography of RFK?

[mrgorth]

I'm specifically interested in his socially minded transformation as opposed to running JFK's campaign or his DA work. THanks.

[JohnKleeb]

1. I think Schlesinger's Robert F Kennedy and his times is the best

[hedda_foil]

2. Agreed. Definitely.

[Dob Bole]

3. I have "RFK."

Don't remember the author..I'll post it when I get home.

[H2O Man]

4. I think Schlesinger is the best

at capturing the part of Robert that you are interested in. His book is definitely the best.

Next would be Even Thomas's "Robert Kennedy: His Life." It's a good read.

There are a number of lesser quality books, such as "Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Folk Hero," by Lester and Irene David. These are usually less talented re-writes of Schlesinger's RFK book and "One Thousand Days."

Avoid "The Last Patrician," by Michael Beran, unless you want to read about RFK being a frustrated conservative republican.

To put RFK in a family context, read "The Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings," by Thomas Maier. Great book.