Robert F. Kennedy books in order
American politician and lawyer
- Lived
- 1925–1968
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Robert F. Kennedy published 5 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Thirteen Days (1969).
Updated September 2026
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Thirteen Days
Robert F. Kennedy's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Enemy Within (1960)
Thirteen Days (1969)
Robert Kennedy (1988)
Robert Kennedy, in His Own Words (1988)
The Gospel According to Rfk (2001)
Other books in order
Just Friends and Brave Enemies (1962)
The Pursuit of Justice (1964)
To Seek a Newer World (1967)
A New Day: Robert F. Kennedy (1968)
Thirteen Days a Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis (1968)
13 Days (1969)
Make Gentle the Life of This World (1998)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Missiles of October (1974)TV · from Thirteen Days
About Robert F. Kennedy
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy served as the 64th United States attorney general from 1961 to 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. Like his brothers John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, he is considered an icon of modern American liberalism in the 21st century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert F. Kennedy FAQ
- How many books has Robert F. Kennedy written?
- Robert F. Kennedy published 5 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert F. Kennedy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Thirteen Days.
- What is Robert F. Kennedy's last book?
- Thirteen Days (1969).
- What is Robert F. Kennedy's most famous book?
- Thirteen Days (1969) is Robert F. Kennedy's most widely read book.
- Which Robert F. Kennedy books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Thirteen Days (as The Missiles of October, TV, 1974).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.