Publishers Weekly Review of JFK
Taraborrelli eschews sensationalism, casting doubt on several lurid Kennedy legends … [an] emotionally charged portrait … and entertaining take on a great American soap opera.
Taraborrelli eschews sensationalism, casting doubt on several lurid Kennedy legends … [an] emotionally charged portrait … and entertaining take on a great American soap opera.
A Kennedy specialist, Taraborrelli has written six books on the family, but this is the first on JFK … An excellent biography of the 35th president.
A compelling read with standout quality and originality that reveals the much-discussed personal side of JFK’s life via Taraborrelli’s … impeccable research … A riveting exploration for the millions of readers still fascinated by the Kennedy family’s dynamics and legacy.
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An absorbing and comprehensive account of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century.
“A glossy dissection of the women members of a family that has loomed large over decades of U.S politics.”
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“Taraborrelli is highly effective at describing this sisterly dynamic. [But] for all the sisters’ dramatics, the true star of this … Read more
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