The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Memoir of My Life with John F. Kennedy (Robert F. Kennedy)

"The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Memoir of My Life with John F. Kennedy" by Robert F. Kennedy offers an inside view of the tense 1962 standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. It describes how Kennedy and his team worked to prevent nuclear war after discovering Soviet missiles in Cuba. Through personal anecdotes and detailed decisions, RFK highlights the intense diplomacy, risks, and moral considerations involved. The memoir provides insight into JFK’s leadership during a critical moment in Cold War history, emphasizing the importance of careful negotiation, courage, and political responsibility in avoiding catastrophe.