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Questions of Controversy

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FROM THE PUBLISHER:Intense controversy surrounds the legacy of the three Kennedy brothers.In Questions of Controversy",Mel Ayton has sorted fact from fiction and established the truth about this tragedy-laden family.His work concentrates on: *The Bay of Pigs affair *The Cuban Missile Crisis *The assassination attempts against Fidel Castro *JFK's relationship with Marilyn Monroe *JFK's alleged links to the mafia *JFK's relationship with Judith Campbell Exner and his friendship with Frank Sinatra *RFK and the Vietnam War *RFK's alleged affair with Marilyn Monroe *RFK's assasination *EMK and the Camelot Legacy *The Kennedys and J Edgar Hoover.His research concerning RFK and the Vietnam War was described by Professor Arthur M Schlesinger as "Persuasive".

Mel Ayton's recent book - "The JFK Assassination - Dispelling The Myths" was described by leading JFK historian and "Nation" contributing editor,Max Holland as "Outstanding"."Dispelling The Myths" carries a Forward to the book by JFK expert Larry A Sneed.Mel Ayton acted as the historical consultant for the BBC documentary "The Kennedy Dynasty" broadcast in November 2003.

From the Publisher: University of Sunderland Press/BEP.
Mel Ayton's provocative new book makes a significant contribution to the literature about the Kennedy brothers.A thoroughly researched book, Mel Ayton brings challenging new evidence and insights to the controversies surrounding the Kennedys.The book is directed to an audience beyond academia and it will appeal to popular and academic readers.The author reveals new evidence concerning:*The Bay of Pigs affair *The Cuban Missile Crisis *The assassination attempts against Fidel Castro *JFK's relationships with Marilyn Monroe and Judith Exner *JFK's friendship with Frank Sinatra *JFK's alleged 'mob ties' *JFK's personal life *RFK's presidential campaign *RFK's alleged relationship with Marilyn Monroe *RFK's assassination *Edward Kennedy and the Camelot Legacy *Edward Kennedy's private life *J Edgar Hoover and the Kennedys.

Mel Ayton's recent book, "The JFK Assassination:Dispelling The Myths" (Woodfield Publishing, 2002) was described by leading JFK historian Max Holland as "Outstanding".His research concerning RFK and the Vietnam War was called "persuasive" by Professor Arthur M Schlesinger.

His book about the murder of Martin Luther King will be published in 2004.