Welcome to Revise and Resubmit. This is your Weekend Book Review, where we unpack the stories and ideas that shaped the world—and still do. Today, we’re delving into An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by none other than Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most cherished historians.
Doris Kearns Goodwin isn’t just a historian; she’s a master storyteller. With a Pulitzer Prize for No Ordinary Time and a Lincoln Prize for Team of Rivals, her books don’t just teach history—they make you live it. In this deeply personal memoir, she revisits a treasure trove of memories with her husband, Richard Goodwin, a man who helped shape the Great Society and advised JFK, LBJ, and RFK. Their shared journey through more than 300 boxes of letters and diaries illuminates not just the 1960s but also the enduring hope and struggle that define the American spirit.
As Doris reflects on figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Jacqueline Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson, she invites us to reconsider the “unfinished love story” of a nation grappling with justice, loyalty, and progress. This isn’t just a book about history—it’s a call to action for today’s youth to carry the torch of change forward.
So, here’s the question: In a world still wrestling with the echoes of the 1960s, how can we finish the love story Doris and Richard began?
A heartfelt thanks to Doris Kearns Goodwin for sharing such an intimate and inspiring narrative. If this intrigued you, subscribe to Revise and Resubmit on Spotify and check out our YouTube channel, Weekend Researcher. You’ll also find us on Amazon Prime Music and Apple Podcasts.
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Reference
Goodwin, D. K. (2024). An unfinished love story: A personal history of the 1960s. Simon and Schuster. https://www.gatesnotes.com/An-Unfinished-Love-Story
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