High Hopes : A Photobiography of John F. Kennedy

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Summary: Easily accessible for young people
Review: Award-winning children's author Deborah Heiligman presents High Hopes: A Photobiography Of John F. Kennedy. This a thoughtful and wonderfully illustrated rendition of President John F. Kennedy's inspirational life and tragic assassination. Black-and-white photographs on every page add a strong presence to the straightforward narration in a text which is easily accessible for young people at an intermediate reading level and up. Highly recommended.

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Summary: High Hopes deserves High Praise!
Review: In this compelling biography, award winning author, Deborah Heiligman, captures the spirit of the handsome, charismatic President, Jack Kennedy,who won the hearts of Americans and people around the world. Born to a wealthy Massachusetts family, Jack had been taught at an early age that his mission was to serve others. The hopes of the family really resided in his older brother Joe, but when Joe died, Jack stepped into his shoes, and despite serious medical problems, became the youngest person ever to be elected President. Accompanied by stunning photographs this eloquent biography is the perfect choice for family sharing.

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Summary: Not just for kids!
Review: This is a beautiful book about President Kennedy. It is well written and has wonderful photographs. The forward by Eunice Kennedy Shriver is amazing--touching, profound and inspiring. I was fifteen when Kennedy was killed and reading this book brought it all back to me. It's much better than any of the so-called adult books on him I've read lately. I am buying it for my mother, my aunt, my sister, as well as my younger nieces and nephews. The message is inspiring to all: give back to others less fortunate than you. Bravo to the author and the folks at National Geographic!