Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain: American Hero

A fascinating tale of bravery in the Civil War--Retold by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Musician, linguist, college professor, farmer, husband, and father--Joshua Chamberlain was a Renaissance man living a full and satisfying life in rural Maine when the Civil War broke out. Inspired by his conviction that our young country should stay united, Chamberlain volunteered to join the Union army.

He quickly proved himself to be a brilliant strategist and great leader of men, who never hesitated to fight every battle on the front line. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. tells the fascinating and dramatic story of Chamberlain's life, focusing on his extraordinary bravery and inspiring leadership during some of the bloodiest and most decisive battles of the Civil War.


About the Author
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the nation's leading environmental activists. He is past president of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world's largest clean water advocacy group; founder of the Pace University Environmental Litigation Clinic; a former Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council; and a former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan. He also is founder of Children's Health Defense, a nonprofit global advocacy group. He has written three children's books and many books for adults, including the New York Times bestsellers Crimes Against Nature, The Riverkeepers, and The Real Anthony Fauci. Mr. Kennedy was named one of TIME magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. Kennedy is a master falconer and former president of the New York State Falconry Association.