Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis
by Robert F. Kennedy
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Author: Robert F. KennedyForeword: Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Edition: Paperback
Published: 1999-11
ISBN: 0393318346
Number of pages: 185
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Book Review: Inside look at critical inclusive decision making
Summary: 5 Stars
Robert Kennedy's memoir gives not only a fascinating insight to this critical episode, but it serves as a paradigm for crisis management. The brevity of this book is a plus, as it can be an entry into both this critical moment in history as well in decision making for those without the time to wade through more detailed accounts. Theodore Sorensen edited this diary of Robert Kennedy's account after his death, but even with subsequent release of much more information, the essentials are all here, and surprisingly little is either left out or fabricated, given Robert Kennedy and Theodore Sorensen's loyalty to the President. One element of history that is misrepresented is how direct Robert was in offering to trade US missile bases in Turkey, for those of the USSR in Cuba. While we have often accused the Russians of being guilty of rewriting history, it is an American tradtition to emphasize certain elements while deftly underemphasizing certain others. Nontheless, this book could be recommended to anyone looking for a thriller which proves that indeed truth is stranger than fiction. I have three wishes: 1. Every high school student should read this book. 2. Every president and his cabinet should read this book prior to taking the oath of office. 3.
George W. Bush should read it at least once a week.
Summary of Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The unique, gripping account of the perilous showdown between the United States and the Soviet Union. During the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind-the-scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In a clear and simple record, he describes the personalities involved in the crisis, with particular attention to the actions and attitudes of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. He describes the daily, even hourly, exchanges between Russian representatives and American. In firsthand immediacy we see the frightening responsibility of two great nations holding the fate of the world in their hands.Cuba Books
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