Christopher J. Matthews

still widely required reading by AP teachers
a bit dated

Pretty good biography, but I realize it's not the best one of JFK. Mainly told from perspective of his friends and political associates. I have become sort of fascinated with the Kennedy family.

A really concise account of RFK but I was hoping for more in-depth accounts in some later parts of his life.

Entertaining read, great insights into the political game, & memorable anecdotes. Some may be put off of this because Matthews is on MSNBC but it's non-partisan. He shows true admiration for Reagan's abilities, for example.