of an immature mind; that if it hadn't been written by the son of a very rich man, he wouldn't have found a publisher." Analysis The book addressed Kennedy's belief in the need for objective and detached calculation in foreign policy decisions. Kennedy historian and foreign relations professor Fredrik Logevall believed the book demonstrates JFK's "commitment to an unsentimental realism in international affairs". Kennedy is telling future policy makers that "foreign threats cannot be dealt with by ignoring them or wishing them away... they must be confronted by clearheaded and informed calculation". References External links Why England Slept New York: W. Funk, 1940 1940 non-fiction books Books about foreign relations of the United Kingdom Books about international relations Books about politics of the United Kingdom Books by John F. Kennedy Non-fiction books about diplomacy Theses Books about World War II Books written by presidents of the United States