The Kennedys at War: 1937-1945

The Kennedys at War 1937–1945 by Edward J. Renehan Jr. is a dramatic and deeply researched account of the years that reshaped America’s most famous political family. Focusing on the pivotal period of World War II, the book explores how war, loss, and internal family conflict transformed the Kennedys and set the course for their future.

Set against the backdrop of Joseph Kennedy Sr.’s controversial tenure as U.S. ambassador to Britain, Renehan examines the patriarch’s influence, ambitions, and fierce opposition to American involvement in the war. The narrative traces the tragedies that haunted the family, including the death of Joe Jr., Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy’s devastating fate, and Rosemary’s lobotomy, while also charting John F. Kennedy’s emergence as an independent thinker and courageous leader. Revisionist, compelling, and richly detailed, The Kennedys at War offers a fresh and revealing look at a defining chapter in American history.

Condition: Very Good. Does have The Bookstore stamp on the first page inside.