--- product_id: 625463146 title: "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" price: "142644₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/625463146-an-unfinished-love-story-a-personal-history-of-the-1960s store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s **Price:** 142644₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s - **How much does it cost?** 142644₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/625463146-an-unfinished-love-story-a-personal-history-of-the-1960s) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Narrated by Doris Kearns Goodwin with the star of Breaking Bad ,Bryan Cranston! The audio edition also includes archival recordings of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Robert F. Kennedy. The #1 New York Times bestseller from “America’s historian-in-chief” ( New York magazine). An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin, embarked upon in the last years of his life. Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant young men of John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier. In his thirties he both named and helped design Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society and was a speechwriter and close advisor to Robert Kennedy. Doris Kearns was a twenty-four-year-old graduate student when selected as a White House Fellow. She worked directly for Lyndon Johnson and later assisted on his memoir. Over the years, with humor, anger, frustration, and in the end, a growing understanding, Dick and Doris had argued over the achievements and failings of the leaders they served and observed, debating the progress and unfinished promises of the country they both loved. The Goodwins’ last great adventure involved finally opening the more than three hundred boxes of letters, diaries, documents, and memorabilia that Dick had saved for more than fifty years. They soon realized they had before them an unparalleled personal time capsule of the 1960s, illuminating public and private moments of a decade when individuals were powered by the conviction they could make a difference; a time, like today, marked by struggles for racial and economic justice, a time when lines were drawn and loyalties tested. Their expedition gave Dick’s last years renewed purpose and determination. It gave Doris the opportunity to connect and reconnect with participants and witnesses of pivotal moments of the 1960s. And it gave them both an opportunity to make fresh assessments of the central figures of the time—John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, and especially Lyndon Johnson, who greatly impacted both their lives. The voyage of remembrance brought unexpected discoveries, forgiveness, and the renewal of old dreams, reviving the hope that the youth of today will carry forward this unfinished love story with America. Review: Excellent History of the 1960’s as as Told by Two Activist Participants - Doris Kearns Goodwin is an excellent and thoughtful writer who lived the 1960’s first as a student activist and later as a confidant of LBJ. Her husband, Dick, was somewhat older and an important and talented speechwriter and strategist for JFK, LBJ, Bobby Kennedy, and briefly for Eugene McCarthy. He was instrumental in many of the most famous speeches and programs of the Kennedy and Johnson campaigns and presidencies. The book is built on their collective memories generated while reviewing Dick’s extensive memorabilia and documents from the era. Dick’s up close and personal memories are well supplemented by Doris’ memories as a young student activist and later confidant of LBJ. The narrative tone is, as one would expect, decidedly progressive in describing the era ranging from the extreme highs of the successes and accomplishments to the crushing tragedies of the JFK, RFK and MLK assassinations and the debacle of the 1968 Chicago Democratic convention. Throughout, the reader gets a great look at the times and at the personalities/styles of the major players. Through the author’s tone, the reader can also feel the excitement and the often naive, almost religious, fervency of the young, “true believers” who followed the messianic leaders. This book reads like a novel. And there is no doubt about the author’s political sympathies. Nonetheless, it is a great examination of the leaders and the times that squares well with my own observations having come of age in the 60’s and from the other biographies and histories I have read. Recommend highly. Review: A Beautiful Personal History you will Enjoy - An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin – 5 Stars An Unfinished Love Story is an absolute masterpiece that blends history, personal reflection, and a deeply moving love story into a single compelling narrative. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite books of 2025! I’ve been an admirer of Doris Kearns Goodwin for years. I had the incredible privilege of meeting her at the Lincoln Library in Springfield, Illinois, during an event for her brilliant book Team of Rivals. That signed first edition has a special place in my library. But let’s get to the real magic of this latest work. I received a signed copy of An Unfinished Love Story from my wonderful wife for Christmas, and I’ll admit, it sat on my shelf for a while as I immersed myself in Roman history and philosophy texts. But when I finally started listening to the Audible version a few weeks ago, I was completely captivated. The addition of original recordings of speeches from JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and LBJ makes the book feel even more alive, especially since Doris’s husband, Dick Goodwin, was such a significant behind-the-scenes figure in those political circles. He crafted speeches for presidents, advised Bobby Kennedy, and even met with Che Guevara! There are so many historical gems scattered throughout this book—it’s a history lover’s dream. But what makes this book so special isn’t just the historical context; it’s the personal story of Doris and Dick’s life together. An Unfinished Love Story is a beautifully intimate account of their years spent sifting through old boxes of memories, trying to make sense of the love and legacy they built together. Doris Kearns Goodwin’s storytelling is nothing short of magical—her attention to detail, her ability to weave together significant historical events with personal anecdotes, and her emotional depth make this book unforgettable. I laughed, I cried, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages. The book covers everything from the civil rights movement to US relations with Latin America. It’s an inspiring and emotional journey, filled with beautiful stories of public service, personal sacrifice, and, of course, love. In the end, this is more than just a history book or a memoir. It’s a celebration of life, love, and history as seen through the eyes of two extraordinary people. If you’re a fan of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s work or simply someone who appreciates a well-told, heartfelt story, you need to read this book. ## Images ![An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wwyzE5XcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent History of the 1960’s as as Told by Two Activist Participants *by C***N on February 22, 2025* Doris Kearns Goodwin is an excellent and thoughtful writer who lived the 1960’s first as a student activist and later as a confidant of LBJ. Her husband, Dick, was somewhat older and an important and talented speechwriter and strategist for JFK, LBJ, Bobby Kennedy, and briefly for Eugene McCarthy. He was instrumental in many of the most famous speeches and programs of the Kennedy and Johnson campaigns and presidencies. The book is built on their collective memories generated while reviewing Dick’s extensive memorabilia and documents from the era. Dick’s up close and personal memories are well supplemented by Doris’ memories as a young student activist and later confidant of LBJ. The narrative tone is, as one would expect, decidedly progressive in describing the era ranging from the extreme highs of the successes and accomplishments to the crushing tragedies of the JFK, RFK and MLK assassinations and the debacle of the 1968 Chicago Democratic convention. Throughout, the reader gets a great look at the times and at the personalities/styles of the major players. Through the author’s tone, the reader can also feel the excitement and the often naive, almost religious, fervency of the young, “true believers” who followed the messianic leaders. This book reads like a novel. And there is no doubt about the author’s political sympathies. Nonetheless, it is a great examination of the leaders and the times that squares well with my own observations having come of age in the 60’s and from the other biographies and histories I have read. Recommend highly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Beautiful Personal History you will Enjoy *by L***K on July 23, 2025* An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin – 5 Stars An Unfinished Love Story is an absolute masterpiece that blends history, personal reflection, and a deeply moving love story into a single compelling narrative. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite books of 2025! I’ve been an admirer of Doris Kearns Goodwin for years. I had the incredible privilege of meeting her at the Lincoln Library in Springfield, Illinois, during an event for her brilliant book Team of Rivals. That signed first edition has a special place in my library. But let’s get to the real magic of this latest work. I received a signed copy of An Unfinished Love Story from my wonderful wife for Christmas, and I’ll admit, it sat on my shelf for a while as I immersed myself in Roman history and philosophy texts. But when I finally started listening to the Audible version a few weeks ago, I was completely captivated. The addition of original recordings of speeches from JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and LBJ makes the book feel even more alive, especially since Doris’s husband, Dick Goodwin, was such a significant behind-the-scenes figure in those political circles. He crafted speeches for presidents, advised Bobby Kennedy, and even met with Che Guevara! There are so many historical gems scattered throughout this book—it’s a history lover’s dream. But what makes this book so special isn’t just the historical context; it’s the personal story of Doris and Dick’s life together. An Unfinished Love Story is a beautifully intimate account of their years spent sifting through old boxes of memories, trying to make sense of the love and legacy they built together. Doris Kearns Goodwin’s storytelling is nothing short of magical—her attention to detail, her ability to weave together significant historical events with personal anecdotes, and her emotional depth make this book unforgettable. I laughed, I cried, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages. The book covers everything from the civil rights movement to US relations with Latin America. It’s an inspiring and emotional journey, filled with beautiful stories of public service, personal sacrifice, and, of course, love. In the end, this is more than just a history book or a memoir. It’s a celebration of life, love, and history as seen through the eyes of two extraordinary people. If you’re a fan of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s work or simply someone who appreciates a well-told, heartfelt story, you need to read this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Work Of History And Love *by J***D on April 29, 2024* There can be few couples who have witnessed as much history as Richard Goodwin and Doris Kearns Goodwin. Their names are writ large through every chronicle of American history from the 1960s through the 1970s. They saw and helped create the New Frontier and Great Society programs, working side by side with Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Richard wrote speeches for JFK, LBJ, Eugene McCarthy, and RFK during the 1960, 1964, and 1968 campaigns and was an indispensable aide throughout. Doris was a White House Fellow who became one of LBJ's most important aides in the final year of his Administration and during his post-Presidency. The extraordinary historical events the Goodwins witnessed both before and during their marriage would make this book an important read, but this is also the story of the Goodwins' long time friendship and marriage, told primarily through Doris' eyes as she helped Richard sort through his mammoth collection of papers during the final years of his life. As a result this book is an unputdownable read that I was sorry to finish. Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of the finest historians at work today. Her books Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream, The Bully Pulpit, Team of Rivals, No Ordinary Time (to name only a few) are all wonderful reads, brilliantly written with impeccable scholarship. An Unfinished Love Story definitely deserves a place in every library beside her other works. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/625463146-an-unfinished-love-story-a-personal-history-of-the-1960s](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/625463146-an-unfinished-love-story-a-personal-history-of-the-1960s) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*