Author: Ralph de Toledano
Publisher: Signet Q3350
Year: 1968 Print: 1 Cover Price: $.95
Condition: Book Grades. Very Good Plus. Light wear. 
Genre: Non Fiction/Politics/Biography
Pages: 382

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R.F.K.: The Man Who Would Be President by Ralph de Toledano is a 1967 political biography that offers a critical examination of Robert F. Kennedy’s life, career, and public image. De Toledano, a conservative commentator and former editor of National Review, presents a sharply partisan view, portraying Kennedy as intellectually weak, morally compromised, and politically opportunistic Kirkus Reviews+1.

The book aims to cut through what de Toledano sees as the “glowing news releases” and “paper curtain of propaganda” that surrounded Kennedy, offering instead a “clear view of the real man” discover.bklynlibrary.org. It analyzes his political ambitions, public persona, and personal relationships, often highlighting perceived contradictions and weaknesses. De Toledano’s tone is critical and sometimes scathing, using selective documentation and unnamed critics to support his narrative Kirkus Reviews.

The work is part of a broader conservative critique of the Kennedy family and their influence in American politics, and it reflects de Toledano’s own political leanings. It is not a balanced or neutral biography but rather a partisan exposé that appeals to Kennedy’s detractors