Professor Arthur Schlesinger Jr. talked about his new autobiography and the 15 other books he has written. He also responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. He was a special assistant to President John F. Kennedy and writes about modern Western history and biographies of important figures. His books include: [The Almanac of American History, Robert Kennedy and His Times, A Life in the 20th Century, The Disuniting of America,] and [The Imperial Presidency.]