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Charles Kennedy: A Tragic Flaw
Greg Hurst
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Charles Kennedy was found dead on 1 June 2015. He was only 55 years of age. His death was due to complications resulting from alcohol abuse over many years. Much has been written about his addiction to alcohol, with justification. The condition dominated his life for at least 25 years, brought about the breakdown of his marriage and caused him to lie repeatedly about the problem. Those closest to him, family and colleagues, tried to help him but as Kennedy could not help himself, all their efforts were in vain. However, this tragic flaw which resulted in his premature death ... Read more
Charles Kennedy was found dead on 1 June 2015. He was only 55 years of age. His death was due to complications resulting from alcohol abuse over many years. Much has been written about his addiction to alcohol, with justification. The condition dominated his life for at least 25 years, brought about the breakdown of his marriage and caused him to lie repeatedly about the problem. Those closest to him, family and colleagues, tried to help him but as Kennedy could not help himself, all their efforts were in vain. However, this tragic flaw which resulted in his premature death ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
511g
Number of Pages
362
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780413777898
SKU
V9780413777898
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About Greg Hurst
As political correspondent at The Times, Greg Hurst reported on the Liberal Democrats throughout Charles Kennedy's time as leader. He accompanied Kennedy on the election campaigns in 2001 and 2005 and knew him well.
Reviews for Charles Kennedy: A Tragic Flaw
'An excellent account of how a highly attractive and popular politician self-destructed' Andrew Rawnsley, The Observer; 'Greg Hurst's admirably thorough and even-handed account of Kennedy's career marshals evidence and is punctuated by shrewd, pithy judgements' Michael White, The Guardian