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The Kennedy Heirs
John, Caroline, and the New Generation - A Legacy of Tragedy and Triumph
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Ideal for readers interested in political families, American history, and celebrity memoirs. Fans of detailed biographies and those fascinated by the Kennedy legacy will find this compelling.
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See moreFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Jackie, Janet and Lee comes his most revealing Kennedy book yet.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Jackie, Janet and Lee comes his most revealing Kennedy book yet.
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A unique burden was inherited by the children of the original Kennedy icons, JFK and his celebrated siblings. Raised in a world of enormous privilege, against the backdrop of American history, their own lives often veered between towering accomplishment and moments of personal heartbreak. These are the Kennedy stories you've never heard before:
The Kennedy Heirs reveals the real story of JFK, Jr.'s tumultuous marriage to Carolyn Bessette and the details of their tragic deaths.
Discover Caroline Kennedy's surprising marriage to Ed Schlossberg and her rivalry with her brother, John.
Learn about the unexpected way pop star Taylor Swift helped Conor Kennedy cope with his mother's suicide.
Explore Congressman Joseph Kennedy III's rise to power and his compelling Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
Based on exclusive first-hand interviews and in-depth research, The Kennedy Heirs is an epic drama of ambition, scandal, pride, and power.
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Praise for The Kennedy Heirs: "Leaves no stone unturned as it retraces the lives of the Kennedy children." β Hollywood Reporter
"Taraborrelli has become a leading Kennedy historian...an authoritative, irresistible page-turner." β Shelf Awareness
"Kennedy followers will be intrigued by this absorbing narrative of the dynasty's continuing hold on American life." β Library Journal (starred)
"A dishy group portrait...Kennedy worshippersβand hatersβwill feast on the juicy details in Taraborrelli's soap opera." β Publishers Weekly
"Taraborrelli details the lives of the third generation...No scandal or luxurious dining room goes overlooked. Kennedy die-hards will love it." β Kirkus Reviews
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781250174079
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 November 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
Illustration: Includes two 8-page black-and-white photograph sections
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 43.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 725g
Pages: 640
About the Author
J. RANDY TARABORRELLI is the author of over 20 biographies, most of which have become New York Times bestsellers, including: Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot; After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present, which was adapted as a mini-series for Reelz; and Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, which is being adapted as a television series by Tomorrow Studios.
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