On January 27, 2004, Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts accomplished one of the most spectacular turnarounds in modern American politics when he capped a surprise win in the Iowa caucus with a victory in the New Hampshire primary. Shortly after that, after a run of wins around the country, Kerry became the Democratic Party's nominee for president in 2004. The outlines of John Kerry's life are familiar: A decorated Vietnam veteran who became an influential, if unlikely, anti-war protester. A lanky 60-year-old who quenches his thirst for danger with high-speed sports. A senator with a reputation as an investigator and foreign policy expert. A man married to one of the richest women in America. But beyond this broad picture, Kerry is something of a mystery to the public, largely because of a complex and riveting personal and professional history chronicled in this book. John F. Kerry: The Complete Biography, is based on a highly regarded series on Kerry published in the Boston Globe, plus years of additional reporting. It explores his background, his military service (including previously undisclosed details), his early legal and political career, his legislative record, and the r