An epic biography with drama, conflict, and triumphs over obstacles.
The Real RFK Jr. is a personal biography that looks at how the controversial activist went from being in pain and addicted to being the nation's leading environmental advocate fighting government corruption, corporate greed, and a media that was controlled. The biography, written by his longtime colleague Dick Russell, also debunks misconceptions and explains why Kennedy wanted to protect public health.
The author conducted dozens of interviews with Kennedy and numerous friends and associates after being provided with exclusive source material, which included access to his personal journals and unpublished writings. Russell delves into Kennedy's sometimes-death-defying river rafting experiences as well as his pioneering legal cases against polluters like Smithfield Foods and Monsanto while establishing the largest water protection group in the world. In addition, The Real RFK Jr. looks at Kennedy's search for the truth regarding the assassinations of his father and uncle, his cousin's wrongful conviction for murder, and the fabricated narratives surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.