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In Brothers, David Talbot sheds a new light on the tumultuous inner life of the Kennedy presidency and its stunning aftermath. Based on interviews with more than 150 people as well as newly released government documents, Talbot reveals the compelling, untold story of the Kennedy years, including JFK’s heroic efforts to keep the country out of a cataclysmic war, new information regarding JFK’s assassination, and an inside look at how both JFK and Bobby Kennedy battled for the soul of America.

Brothers is a sprawling narrative about the clash of powerful men and the darker side of the Cold War – a tale of tragic grandeur that is certain to change our understanding of the fascinating Kennedy saga.

David Talbot, a pioneer of online journalism, is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Salon. He has served as editor of Mother Jones and the San Francisco Examiner and he has written for The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and many other publications.

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