The dramatic story of a founding father, his illegitimate son, and the tragedy of their conflict during the American Revolution—from the acclaimed author of The Lincolns. Ben Franklin is the most lovable of America’s founding fathers. His wit, his charm, his inventiveness—even his grandfatherly appearance—are legendary. But this image obscures the scandals that dogged him throughout his life. In The Loyal Son, award-winning historian Daniel...

A brief biography of Ted Kennedy, Jr., with emphasis on how he came to terms with the loss of a leg to cancer and his subsequent work with the disabled. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.