Welcome
John R. Bohrer is a reporter, historian, and television news producer. He appeared in CNN’s 2018 documentary, “American Dynasties: The Kennedys,” and his research has been noted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Boston Globe. His writing has appeared in New York magazine, The New Republic, Politico, and USA Today, among others. As a TV producer, he has prepared anchors for high-profile interviews and tackled investigations. The Revolution of Robert Kennedy is his first book.
A New Jersey native and graduate of Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, he currently resides in Port Washington, New York.
The Washington Post
Review by Evan Thomas: "Bohrer’s book, which covers the period of RFK’s life from November 1963 to June 1966, is tightly packed with detail, much of it fascinating and even moving."
The Wall Street Journal
Review by Michael O'Donnell: “The bookshelves already groan with Kennedy titles, but Mr. Bohrer makes a worthy contribution by examining a critical chapter in Robert Kennedy's public life, the period from 1963 to 1966 . . . Mr. Bohrer ably captures Kennedy at his lowest moment, far from Camelot, as he traveled the world, took public-speaking lessons, overcame his fear of crowds and grappled with JFK's legacy.”
The New York Post
Must read books of June 4, 2017: “This well-researched narrative details Robert Kennedy's life in the three years that followed his brother John's assassination, as he grappled with extreme grief, competed with his rival Lyndon B. Johnson, and tried to figure out his next political move.”
CNN
The Daily DC with David Chalian: "You cover [Robert Kennedy's political journey] the way we would cover it today."
Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough: "A remarkable book . . . a great read."