John F. Kennedy is revered by many to be one of our nation's finest presidents: a man of upstanding character and sophistication who epitomized the moral and political principles Americans valued during his presidency and continue to value today. However, more recent exanimations of Kennedy's life reveal that his striking public image does not match up with his personal lifestyle. This contradiction in images is the topic of Thomas C. Reeves book, A Question of …showed first 75 words of 973 total…

…showed last 75 words of 973 total…example, and to the reputation of the United States if Kennedy had lived to serve a second term and been exposed. Therefore, I believe this book is valuable because Reeves encourages American voters to choose political leaders who live and lead by the moral standards they promote. These leaders in turn will not only possess good character but also be able to display the effective leadership that is vital to the success of our country.