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# The Sins of the Father: Joseph P. Kennedy and the Dynasty he Founded

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Review: Good book - I have read a lot books about Joe the last few years. This is by far the best, in that it provided a lot details not mentioned in other books. Joe exercised regularly, and never drank, which is no revelation. So much so he looked younger than his age for many years.Although the book might sound critical of Joe, it is clear Joe was no angel. His relationship with F.D.R. is always of interest to me, and this book goes into great detail. I think this book questions Joe's ethics,but makes it clear he had none basically. He manipulated stocks before heading the S.E.C. and after most likely. Joe liked the ladies: young women, movie starlets, and the wives of business associates, all which he chased women aggressively. One business associate went on the record that Joe asked for his wife during a golf game. Joe's business exploits were just as ruthless. He created artificial shortages in his alcohol business, to create more profits. He took advantage of his position as a Ambassador to England to procure shipping space on the Trans-Atlantic ships to ship his alcohol and reap war time profits. Procuring shipping space was difficult at the time as the war in Europe was heating up. He made huge money in the stock market manipulating stocks. During the war, when air transportation was tight, he frequently bumped soldiers traveling on orders; and he if he did not get his way he called the White House and got them to make it happen. When prohibition started he made huge money in illegal booze. When the stock market crashed he just happened to be in cash. He used the movie business to make money no doubt, but it was also a conveniant ploy to meet starlets most likely. When the depression hit he was buying real estate, the place in Florida, and the big place at Cape Cod, all at bargain prices. At the end of the war, he started buying commercial real estate, like that mall area in Chicago, at bargain prices, which only recently the family sold. He guessed right that business and real estate would recover after the war. Business wise everything Joe touched turned to gold. One person went on the record saying Joe would "cultivated the hell out of anybody useful to him". Joe would be hot or cold to people, as he frequently cut people off once he was done with them, as seen in this book. He was not sentimental about people or relationships. I think F.D.R. Jr said it best of Joe. Joe was a business genius, but a terrible human being. All and all I liked the book. It was an easy read. Personally, I find Joe Kennedy facinating, and how extreme wealth affects people.
Review: A very good book on one of America's most notable historical figures - This book was a very good read. It gives the reader a detailed and inside look of Joe Kennedy, Sr, one of Americas most influential men in the 20th century. We learn a lot about him as a husband, father, businessman, politician, etc. While I always knew there were negative qualities, this book goes into many details abut how this man would not stop at anything until achieving his ultimate goal: power. By reading this book, I too, learned a couple of valuable lessons. 1. We must know that in life what goes around comes around. After all the torture Kennedy put people through in order to achieve power and influence, at the end of his life, we see he got it right back to him. He suffered in a wheelchair with limited power due to his stroke. In addition, he buried four children and caused one to be vegetated in a home her whole life. 2. We must never take things for granted and appreciate what we have. I think if Kennedy appreciated his family and his fortune, he would not have acted so wrecklessly. Overall, I found this book to be very interesting and informative. There were certain areas that were repetitious and some that were a little boring. That's why I refrained from giving it five stars. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in modern American history. You won't be disappointed.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #774,911 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #603 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals #1,059 in Political Leader Biographies #1,671 in Rich & Famous Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 362 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book
*by I***N on September 10, 2011*

I have read a lot books about Joe the last few years. This is by far the best, in that it provided a lot details not mentioned in other books. Joe exercised regularly, and never drank, which is no revelation. So much so he looked younger than his age for many years.Although the book might sound critical of Joe, it is clear Joe was no angel. His relationship with F.D.R. is always of interest to me, and this book goes into great detail. I think this book questions Joe's ethics,but makes it clear he had none basically. He manipulated stocks before heading the S.E.C. and after most likely. Joe liked the ladies: young women, movie starlets, and the wives of business associates, all which he chased women aggressively. One business associate went on the record that Joe asked for his wife during a golf game. Joe's business exploits were just as ruthless. He created artificial shortages in his alcohol business, to create more profits. He took advantage of his position as a Ambassador to England to procure shipping space on the Trans-Atlantic ships to ship his alcohol and reap war time profits. Procuring shipping space was difficult at the time as the war in Europe was heating up. He made huge money in the stock market manipulating stocks. During the war, when air transportation was tight, he frequently bumped soldiers traveling on orders; and he if he did not get his way he called the White House and got them to make it happen. When prohibition started he made huge money in illegal booze. When the stock market crashed he just happened to be in cash. He used the movie business to make money no doubt, but it was also a conveniant ploy to meet starlets most likely. When the depression hit he was buying real estate, the place in Florida, and the big place at Cape Cod, all at bargain prices. At the end of the war, he started buying commercial real estate, like that mall area in Chicago, at bargain prices, which only recently the family sold. He guessed right that business and real estate would recover after the war. Business wise everything Joe touched turned to gold. One person went on the record saying Joe would "cultivated the hell out of anybody useful to him". Joe would be hot or cold to people, as he frequently cut people off once he was done with them, as seen in this book. He was not sentimental about people or relationships. I think F.D.R. Jr said it best of Joe. Joe was a business genius, but a terrible human being. All and all I liked the book. It was an easy read. Personally, I find Joe Kennedy facinating, and how extreme wealth affects people.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good book on one of America's most notable historical figures
*by B***E on April 26, 2012*

This book was a very good read. It gives the reader a detailed and inside look of Joe Kennedy, Sr, one of Americas most influential men in the 20th century. We learn a lot about him as a husband, father, businessman, politician, etc. While I always knew there were negative qualities, this book goes into many details abut how this man would not stop at anything until achieving his ultimate goal: power. By reading this book, I too, learned a couple of valuable lessons. 1. We must know that in life what goes around comes around. After all the torture Kennedy put people through in order to achieve power and influence, at the end of his life, we see he got it right back to him. He suffered in a wheelchair with limited power due to his stroke. In addition, he buried four children and caused one to be vegetated in a home her whole life. 2. We must never take things for granted and appreciate what we have. I think if Kennedy appreciated his family and his fortune, he would not have acted so wrecklessly. Overall, I found this book to be very interesting and informative. There were certain areas that were repetitious and some that were a little boring. That's why I refrained from giving it five stars. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in modern American history. You won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written.
*by A***E on August 7, 2014*

This is a good detailed book, sometimes it is too lengthy in making a point about Joe Kennedy but it is well written and a good for late night reading. You will be surprised or not at the type of scheming and lying that this ol patriarch does to get over on the public and to do whatever it takes to get what he wants, either for himself or his family. Joe Kennedy was controlling, manipulative and demanding. Far from the image of the 1960's of this great father figure. His children never waivered from his rule. Rose Kennedy was a "trip"!!! She comes across in this book as a doped up self-righteous narcissistic clothes-driven absentee mother. What a combination of her and Joe. Oh and she hated sex, with nine kids. I grew up hearing about the wonderful Kennedy family, how close-knit they were. What a crock! Back to the book - it will tell you some things, bring some things to light and confirm all the rumors. Well written.

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