Catching the Wind

"Catching the Wind" is the first volume of Neal Gabler’s definitive biography of Ted Kennedy, exploring the complexities of his life against the backdrop of American politics in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. This immersive narrative reveals Kennedy as more than a privileged figure; it delves into his insecurities, tumultuous upbringing, and transformation into a key advocate for liberalism during a challenging era. Through pivotal moments, including the passage of landmark legislation and the fallout from the Chappaquiddick incident, Gabler captures the Shakespearean essence of Kennedy’s journey, illustrating his rise and the subsequent erosion of both his personal and political moral authority.