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Summary: The man...The inspiraion
Review: RFK was a Hero of his time...perhaps for all times. Like so many inspirational people, he left us before his time. Yes, I clearly remember the day, the moment,the sorrow, the tragedy. What would the world have been had RFK lived to his full potential. His words and private quotations are an inspiration to all "who see things that have never been and ask 'Why Not'? "
This little collection brings alive, once again, the man who could have led our nation to it's greatnness. It is an inspiration and a message to all of us that we can heed and follow. We , once again, are reminded of our responsibilities to our ideals.
Rating:
Summary: The man...The inspiraion
Review: RFK was a Hero of his time...perhaps for all times. Like so many inspirational people, he left us before his time. Yes, I clearly remember the day, the moment,the sorrow, the tragedy. What would the world have been had RFK lived to his full potential. His words and private quotations are an inspiration to all "who see things that have never been and ask 'Why Not'? "
This little collection brings alive, once again, the man who could have led our nation to it's greatnness. It is an inspiration and a message to all of us that we can heed and follow. We , once again, are reminded of our responsibilities to our ideals.
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Summary: An inspiring collection
Review: RFK's son has put together a collection of thoughts, quotes, and inspirational material on various topics from life to race relations. I think this book would make a great graduation gift! Also it is a positive book, full of hope and improvement. A great sources for quotes for papers and speeches. I enjoyed learning more about Bobby Kennedy through the words that inspired him to make a difference.
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Summary: An inspiring collection
Review: RFK's son has put together a collection of thoughts, quotes, and inspirational material on various topics from life to race relations. I think this book would make a great graduation gift! Also it is a positive book, full of hope and improvement. A great sources for quotes for papers and speeches. I enjoyed learning more about Bobby Kennedy through the words that inspired him to make a difference.
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Summary: Reminders
Review: Robert Kennedy was one of the most fascinating public figures in recent history. He was clearly an intelligent man and he had the foresight to combine that with hard work and effort. It was only in adult life that he became interested in classical literature and he used this interest to become self-educated. That is one mark of high intelligence and motivation.In reading the quotes that moved and motivated Robert Kennedy, one can see the character development that was taking place during his life during this period. It was late in his life when he publicly admitted that he "did not stay awake nights" worrying about poverty and minorities. Unlike so many public figures of that era, Robert Kennedy personally got involved in these issues and as a result, developed a very wide following. A large part of his appeal lay in his sincerity -- one really got the feeling that he spoke straight from his heart, his gut, his instincts. I remember when I was a very little girl, my mother would say that "Robert Kennedy is a man who cares about people." My single fondest memory was being taken into the election booth and being allowed to vote for him when I was 3. I still remember that. For days after that election, my mother would proudly say each time we saw the newly elected Senator Kennedy on the evening news, "And YOU voted for him." It was a very sterling moment for me. The 1968 assassination of Robert Kennedy was the very first death that had affected me personally. I can to this very day remember those two dreadful days in June. On the evening of June 6, 1968 when I was greeted with the bad news and after I had read every thing in the paper about the assassination, I remember the keen anger I felt toward the assassin. I remember saying, "I hate the man who shot Senator Kennedy! I hate him and I hope they throw him in jail forever and I wish Rosey Grier had broken his head." My mother imparted some very sage advice to me, which I was not able to appreciate until some years had passed. Her exact words to me that terrible afternoon of June 6, 1968 were: "Senator Kennedy would not want you to hate anyone. Pray instead for an end to killing and violence. Pray for his family and for everyone who cared about him." I never forgot. I became a history major and Robert Kennedy was the subject of my senior project. I read Camus, Tennyson, Sophocles, Plato and other literary figures Robert Kennedy popularized in his speeches. In so doing, I not only gained a greater appreciation of classical literature, I also applied that knowledge to my history paper. Indirectly, Robert Kennedy shaped my academic career -- I have more than a pedestrian knowledge of classical writings. My senior sponsor loved the paper and it remains the thing I am most proud of during my senior year. Robert Kennedy was a realist, a man for everyone and I honestly believe his hard work and awareness of human rights have indeed left indelible stamps for the better in this world. (Just for the record, Douglas H. Kennedy was the Senator's youngest son and not Matthew Maxwell Kennedy, the author).
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Summary: AN INSPIRATIONAL MAN's SOURCES OF INSPIRATION
Review: Robert Kennedy was one of the most fascinating public figures in recent history. He was clearly an intelligent man and he had the foresight to combine that with hard work and effort. It was only in adult life that he became interested in classical literature and he used this interest to become self-educated. That is one mark of high intelligence and motivation. In reading the quotes that moved and motivated Robert Kennedy, one can see the character development that was taking place during his life during this period. It was late in his life when he publicly admitted that he "did not stay awake nights" worrying about poverty and minorities. Unlike so many public figures of that era, Robert Kennedy personally got involved in these issues and as a result, developed a very wide following. A large part of his appeal lay in his sincerity -- one really got the feeling that he spoke straight from his heart, his gut, his instincts. I remember when I was a very little girl, my mother would say that "Robert Kennedy is a man who cares about people." My single fondest memory was being taken into the election booth and being allowed to vote for him when I was 3. I still remember that. For days after that election, my mother would proudly say each time we saw the newly elected Senator Kennedy on the evening news, "And YOU voted for him." It was a very sterling moment for me. The 1968 assassination of Robert Kennedy was the very first death that had affected me personally. I can to this very day remember those two dreadful days in June. On the evening of June 6, 1968 when I was greeted with the bad news and after I had read every thing in the paper about the assassination, I remember the keen anger I felt toward the assassin. I remember saying, "I hate the man who shot Senator Kennedy! I hate him and I hope they throw him in jail forever and I wish Rosey Grier had broken his head." My mother imparted some very sage advice to me, which I was not able to appreciate until some years had passed. Her exact words to me that terrible afternoon of June 6, 1968 were: "Senator Kennedy would not want you to hate anyone. Pray instead for an end to killing and violence. Pray for his family and for everyone who cared about him." I never forgot. I became a history major and Robert Kennedy was the subject of my senior project. I read Camus, Tennyson, Sophocles, Plato and other literary figures Robert Kennedy popularized in his speeches. In so doing, I not only gained a greater appreciation of classical literature, I also applied that knowledge to my history paper. Indirectly, Robert Kennedy shaped my academic career -- I have more than a pedestrian knowledge of classical writings. My senior sponsor loved the paper and it remains the thing I am most proud of during my senior year. Robert Kennedy was a realist, a man for everyone and I honestly believe his hard work and awareness of human rights have indeed left indelible stamps for the better in this world. (Just for the record, Douglas H. Kennedy was the Senator's youngest son and not Matthew Maxwell Kennedy, the author).
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Summary: An inspiring use of the english language.
Review: Robert Kennedy's youngest son has carefully and successfully highlighted the inspiration that was the presidential hopeful who was sadly taken away before his time. The book lists RFK's most inspiring quotes and passages. I found the book extremely rewarding and an oppurtunity to learn more about a man who changed the face of American politics forever. A great read.
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Summary: A book of remembered hopes and dreams
Review: The assassination of Robert Kennedy was one of the greatest tragedies of modern history. For everyone that was alive in 1968, there is always the haunting question of what might have been. There was something about Robert Kennedy that touched the soul of America. In the final years of his life he had a genuine compassion and concern for others; and a vision of hope for America. That compassion was always there when he reached out to touch others; and they reached back to touch him. Robert Kennedy's vision is exemplified in this book, which was compiled by his youngest son. The book is divided into sections, with each section covering a different area and quality of life. The book is filled with quotations and thoughts that inspired Robert Kennedy, and helped to shape his mind and heart. There are also some of the thoughts and speeches given by Robert Kennedy. Reading the very moving quotations and inspiring thoughts contained in this book, I felt that in the end the assassin's bullets did not prevail after all. The best thoughts and ideals that Robert Kennedy represented are still with us today. So many years have passed since 1968, but perhaps it is still possible to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world. This is a book of remembered hope from the past, and a deep wish for a better world in the future.
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Summary: A definite treasure for people who believed in Bobby's work
Review: The book, "Make Gentle the Life of This World," is a phenomenal piece of work. There's no doubt that Maxwell Kennedy had a challenging task in compiling this book - but his hard work has paid off as the book provides us with so much insight about Bobby's way of thinking. For those who admired the passion of Bobby, and for those who have an appreciation of literature and philosophy, will most definitely enjoy this book. Though there are times when I wish there was more writings or thoughts directly from Bobby as opposed to his sources. Nevertheless, it is an inspiring piece of work.
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Summary: hypocrisy epitomized
Review: The pages are replete with inspiring passages that one would do well to comtemplate. Unfortunately, one cannot but help feel the same reaction that Gandhi experienced after reading the New Testament - that he had encountered a wonderful religion, but that too bad that no one had ever practiced it. Both Jack & Bobby Kennedy's personal and professional transgressions and moral failures cheapen the beauty of the passages they quote.
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