President John F. Kennedy has become a myth and an icon, while the real historical figure can seem irretrievably grown over with legend. In opinion polls, the American public consistently ranks Kennedy as one of the top four or five presidents in history. This collection of Kennedy's words is a reminder of why the American people still love Kennedy, even 40 years after his death. Adler (The Kennedy Wit) has assembled key Kennedy quotes, speech excerpts, and writings in a lively, readable, and entertaining (not to mention inspiring) collection. Additionally, Adler has included excerpts from a speech President Kennedy was to deliver in Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963. This collection ably demonstrates Kennedy's wit and wisdom, and its one-hour DVD of "historic moments" allows both those who still remember and those too young to know a chance to see the former President speak eloquently for himself. This is a welcome addition to the literature on John Kennedy and his presidency. Suitable for all libraries.-Michael A. Genovese, Loyola Marymount Univ., Los Angeles Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.