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Ted Kennedy Died So He is Publishing a Book

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:55:23 +0000

Edward M. Kennedy, aka Ted Kennedy, died Tuesday night at the age of 77 from brain cancer. Well today it was announced his memoir titled True Compass will go on sale September 14 with the first printing totalling 1.5 million copies. Kennedy was diagnosed in May of 2008. The publisher, Tweleve Publishing said of Ted:

"He worked valiantly to finish the book and make it the best it could be. As always, he was true to his word. The result is a great and inspiring legacy to readers everywhere, a case study in perseverance."

By late Wednesday morning, True Compass was in the top 75 on Amazon.com.

Robert Barnett from Twelve Publishing said:

"Kennedy collaborated with Ron Powers, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-author of Flags of Our Fathers, but every word is Kennedy’s, according to his literary representative."

"Happily and amazingly, he was in good enough shape to finish it."

"It’s his book. He wrote and approved every word."

If you want people to remember your life, get someone who can write award winning books that make great movies to write a book about you, and for you, then take all the credit yourself. Even a boring, or corrupt, life can be spun into sounding like an incredible life by the right author. For example, there are a lot of gangster books and movies that have become cult classics. If Ted wanted people to remember him badly enough, someone needs to write a book portraying him as a bit of a tough gangster type character on Capital Hill who took care of business no matter what it took, because the stakes were always too high to fail, except for that universal healthcare bill that seems to have lost steam. We’re sure to see a Ted movie after the book, because the Kennedy family is still considered American royalty.

Ted Kennedy Speech at Democratic National Convention

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:14:44 +0000

Senator Edward Kennedy gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Monday night. Ted is suffering from brain cancer, yet he found the strength to speak.

Ted Kennedy Released from the Hospital

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:15:01 +0000

Ted Kennedy was released from the hospital this morning. As much as most would like to remain optimistic, his malignant tumor will most likely kill him in the next 12 to 18 months.

Edward Kennedy Diagnosed with Malignant Brain Tumor

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:55:44 +0000

Ted Kennedy was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital Saturday morning after being treated at the Cape Cod Hospital emergency room. Initially it seemed Kennedy had a stroke. Further tests revealed a malignant brain tumor. Doctors say the tumor, which is located in Kennedy’s left parietal lobe, had been causing him to have seizures.

The end of an era is drawing to a close.

Ted Kennedy Rushed to the Hospital with a Stroke

Hollywood Grind — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:08:22 +0000

Senator Edward Kennedy (Ted), who is 76 years-old, has been rushed to the hospital after suffering what appears to have been a stroke. He is currently at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after being examined at a Cape Cod emergency room this morning.

In October, Kennedy underwent surgery to clear his carotid artery but recovered quickly.

National Enquirer Sued Over Kennedy Love Child Story

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:04:04 +0000

A Massachusetts woman is suing the National Enquirer over a story claiming that she gave birth to Senator Edward Kennedy’s "love child" in 1984, and participated in a 20-year cover-up of the purported scandal. Caroline Bilodeau-Allen charges that "virtually every critical fact" in two 2006 stories is "false and defamatory," according to a lawsuit filed yesterday in U.S. District Court in Boston. She denies Enquirer claims that her son Christopher was fathered by the Democratic senator, and that the politician paid her at least $15,000 in hush money. Christopher, now 22, is also a plaintiff in the complaint, which names the tabloid’s corporate parent, American Media, and two reporters as defendants. The woman is asking for $75,000, which doesn’t seem like much. You can see the Kennedy story here and here.

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