James Michael Curley: A Short Biography with Personal Reminiscences

by William Bulger, Robert Allison (Editor)

A Short Biography with Personal Reminiscences.

One of the best-known Boston politicians of our times recalls the life of the controversial but beloved mayor, congressman, and governor James Michael Curley. Curley was the greatest Irish-American politician in Boston history before John F. Kennedy, who actually won Curley's seat in Congress. As the voice of working Boston, Curley was loved to the point of adoration, even as he was being hustled off to jail for what he called "taking care of constituents." Bulger, who was growing up in Boston just as Curley's career and life were winding down, explains how such a "rascal" could have been an inspiration to him and so many others.

Genres: Nonfiction

108 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, personal raconteur style biography of Boston politician James Michael Curley, as written by Billy Bolger (brother of Whitey), who was himself a Boston politician.

[Colin Messinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A forgiving account of a complicated life. Far from the hit piece of Jack Beatty