Profiles in Courage | Critical Overview
Critical reception of Profiles in Courage was generally favorable although a few critics expressed doubt about Kennedy’s sole authorship. Critics who applauded the book found it to be a work of integrity, honoring political grace in past statesmen while acknowledging that there are contemporary statesmen who exhibit the same strength of character. They were delighted to see a high-profile politician like Kennedy (who was a United States senator at the time of publication) produce such a thought provoking historical review of other senators. A reviewer for Publishers...
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