John F. Kennedy published 14 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Profiles in Courage (1955).
Updated September 2026
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Profiles in Courage
John F. Kennedy's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Profiles in Courage (1955)
As We Remember Joe (1960)
The Strategy of Peace (1960)
Why England Slept (1961)
To Turn the Tide (1962)
A Nation of Immigrants (1964)
The Burden and the Glory (1964)
The Kennedy Wit (1964)
John F. Kennedy Talks to Young People (1968)
Carbohydrate Chemistry (1986)
Prelude to Leadership (1995)
The Uncommon Wisdom of Jfk (2003)
Set Your Compass True (2009)
The Letters Of John F Kennedy (2013)
Other books in order
John F. Kennedy (1967)
The Wit and Wisdom of John F. Kennedy (1996)
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About John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president, at 43 years, and the first Catholic president. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his foreign policy concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in both houses of the United States Congress before his presidency.
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John F. Kennedy FAQ
- How many books has John F. Kennedy written?
- John F. Kennedy published 14 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John F. Kennedy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Profiles in Courage.
- What is John F. Kennedy's last book?
- The Kennedy Wit (1964).
- What is John F. Kennedy's most famous book?
- Profiles in Courage (1955) is John F. Kennedy's most widely read book.
- Can I read John F. Kennedy's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by John F. Kennedy are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.