This is the story of JFKfrom his childhood to the events that led to his game-changing speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Corey and Christie offer a deeply human look at our country's thirty-fifth president, underscoring how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought-provoking author's note, this biography in time for what would be JFK's 100th birthday offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today.