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Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver Hardcover – May 17, 2004

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Working for four presidents over six decades, R. Sargent “Sarge” Shriver founded the Peace Corps, launched the War on Poverty, created Head Start and Legal Services for the Poor, started the Special Olympics, and served as ambassador to France. Yet from the moment he married Joseph P. Kennedy’s daughter Eunice in 1953, Shriver had to navigate a difficult course between independence and family loyalty that tended to obscure his incredible achievements.

Scott Stossel, through complete access to Shriver and his family, renders the story of his life in cinematic detail. Shriver’s myriad historical legacies are testaments to the power of his vision and his ability to inspire others. But it is the colorful personality and indomitable spirit of the man himself—traits that allowed him to survive the Depression, WWII, and the Kennedy family—that will inspire readers today to expand the “horizons of the possible.”

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This is a superbly researched, immensely readable political biography by Stossel, a senior editor at the Atlantic Monthly. Although Sargent Shriver (b. 1915) was never victorious in electoral politics, he emerges here as one of the more adept and dedicated public servants of the 20th century. His early professional direction was determined less by his own ambition than by his relationship to the Kennedys through his marriage to John and Robert Kennedy's sister Eunice. Suspending his own political aspirations to devote his efforts to John's 1960 presidential campaign, he went on to serve as the first director of the Peace Corps. Worried about charges of nepotism, Shriver agreed to serve only if Kennedy put his nomination before the Senate for review. In the minds of many, he would never emerge from his connection to the Kennedys, but his legacy, as Stossel argues convincingly, is impressive in its own right. Shriver headed the War on Poverty for President Johnson, which led to the eventual creations of VISTA and Head Start, and other services for the poor. He later served as ambassador to France, created the Special Olympics, ran for vice-president with George McGovern in 1972, and was a candidate for the presidential nomination in 1976. While some may find Stossel's view of Shriver hagiographic, that may have less to do with Stossel than with his subject, an inspiring figure whose life reaffirms the power of politics and government to effect positive, creative change. Set against a century of totalitarianism, war and gross inhumanity, Shriver's devotion to the "empowerment of impoverished groups" is a model of integrity and idealism. 40 b&w photos.
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“In this lengthy but lively biography, the journalist Scott Stossel explains in exhaustive detail how Shriver translated vague mandates to found an international service program and wage war on poverty into the creation of some of the most successful social programs of the past half-century.”—Washington Post

“Required reading for anyone interested in the political affairs of 20th-century America and the story of the Kennedy dynasty.”—Robert Dallek, author of An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963

“This is a superbly researched, immensely readable political biography.”—Publishers Weekly

“A careful and capable portrait, of much interest to advocates of an activist, beneficent government and students of the Kennedy era alike.”—Kirkus

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Hardcover: 704 pages
Publisher: Smithsonian Books; First Edition edition (May 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1588341275
ISBN-13: 978-1588341273
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 2.2 x 9.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 32 customer reviews
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- #1083 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Leaders & Notable People > Social Activists
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Brought back Memories

January 4, 2013

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Reading this biography brought back my memories and the enthusiasm of that period to change things for the better. It was an inspiring period for those of us concerned with improving opportunities of everyone in this country. Those who returned from the Peace Corps were students in my classes--highly motivated, eager to participate in community development, and aspiring to public service. Sargent Shriver was a remarkable and talented person who provided a great service to this country and served as a source of inspiration to those of my generation. Reading this biography was a trip down memory lane.

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Linda G. Darnell

Superb Writing!

April 2, 2014

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What a lovely book about a fasinating gentleman. Mr. Stossel should be commended on his research and ability to show the "true" man. I recommend this book to anyone that might be interested in reading about one of the few good men in politicts that worked tirelessly to improve life for others. It shows that Sargent Shriver was overlooked in his efforts and accomplishments - you'll throughly enjoy this book!

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Such a truely great man-He is an inspiration and makes me want to ...

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Such a truely great man-He is an inspiration and makes me want to be a better person. America became a better country because of this great
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Inspirational Biography

October 3, 2013

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Sarge tells the life story of one of our country's finest but unsung patriots. Having been a Headstart director in the 60's I had heard a lot about Sargent Shriver. I admired how he thought and how he worked with other people. He was an inspiration then, and now reading about the details of his life and all that he accomplished his influence on me is renewed. This is a well written and researched book and reflects the historical politics of the time while telling us how Sarge played into so much of it. I highly recommend it.

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Wonderful man, wonderful book . . .

January 17, 2012

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What a delight it is to be reminded of a highly talented,
moral, joy-filled public servant who accomplished so much.
He was put in both difficult and privileged circumstances
by his Kennedy relationships (a tough, arrogant bunch),but
his own good will and good intentions triumphed. A great
read!

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One of the best books ever on Sarge!

September 15, 2013

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This is a truly comprehensive book on Sargent Shriver and all he did to further
the careers of John and Robert Kennedy, at his own expense. What a truly wonderful human being he was, and what a great father.

He left his children/grandchildren a wonderful legacy!

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Sargent Shriver.

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Good reading.

August 22, 2014

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Very detailed account of Mr. Shriver's life. As a huge admirer of his, I appreciate Mr. Stossel's biographical viewpoint. Good reading.

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Possibly the most inspiring biography I've ever read. Everyone ...

July 22, 2016

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Possibly the most inspiring biography I've ever read. Everyone should study the life of Sargent Shriver. He was a saint!

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