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Summary: Have read better regarding this remarkable woman.
Review: I have read right many books regarding Jackie, and I just didn't like this book. It was scattered and didn't always concentrate on her story. The whole book seemed to make her out as a money hungry thoughtless woman. I didn't like how it portrayed her at all. Very disappointed.
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Summary: America's Queen
Review: I have read so much about Jackie Kennedy that I wondered if this book would hold my interest, but it did. It was extremely detailed and there was much I did not know. I was actually sorry when I reached the last page!I feel my time was well spent, in spite of some of the errors mentioned by other reviewers.
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Summary: The Real Jackie Kennedy
Review: I highly recommend this biography of Jackie. It is, by far, the best I've read. Bradford shows us a real woman, not a myth, and there are so many stunning details. The personality of Jackie's mother particularly shocked me. How did Jackie survive the terrible, manipulative environment of her childhood? This biography highlighted such salient details, such as: - her mother's prevention of her being escorted down the aisle by her father on her wedding day; - Jackie and her sister Lee taking a back seat in the Auchincloss step family; - Jackie's unique contribution to American history through her championing of the arts (redecorating the White House, securing the Egyptian exhibit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, preserving the Grand Central Station in NYC, and so much else) - Most of all, the strength of her marriage to JFK. Bradford did a better job than any other biographer, of explaining the complex and developing relationship between the two. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: A real page turner
Review: I never read a biography that kept me up until 2:00 oclock in the morning for three nights. The first president I voted for was JFK and the impact that the Kennedys had on my life has been tremendous, from the assasination of JFK to John Johns untimely death. It is sad to learn that Jackie was far from being the divine creaure she was imagined to be. I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who grew up in that era.
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Summary: Americas Queen
Review: I plowed through this thick paperback fairly quickly. Here and there the author gets bogged down with such details as to the addresses of people that are involved with Jackie. The beginning section that deals with Jackie's childhood reveals not only her knowledge in dealing with such men as her father, but explains how she survived the behavior of JFK. The part of the book that takes place just prior to the assasination brings to the reader a bittersweet explanation of how they had finally found a closeness with each other that was enjoyed all too briefly. Jackie was criticized by the press, plagued by photographers and misunderstood by the Kennedy family. With her unique personality, she manages to rise above it all and give some semblance of normalcy to her life and that of her children. After reading the book, while I understand her better, I can't say for sure that I would have enjoyed being her friend. Her emotions seemed a bit too volatile for comfort. I give the book high marks. Clearly there has been intensive research done here. Except in one of the photos of Jackie leaving for the Inaugural Gala. That was the night of Jan. 19th, not the 20th. This one is going on my bookshelf to stay with the rest of my first lady collection.
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Summary: Gives an indepth understanding of JBK
Review: I plowed through this thick paperback fairly quickly. Here and there the author gets bogged down with such details as to the addresses of people that are involved with Jackie. The beginning section that deals with Jackie's childhood reveals not only her knowledge in dealing with such men as her father, but explains how she survived the behavior of JFK. The part of the book that takes place just prior to the assasination brings to the reader a bittersweet explanation of how they had finally found a closeness with each other that was enjoyed all too briefly. Jackie was criticized by the press, plagued by photographers and misunderstood by the Kennedy family. With her unique personality, she manages to rise above it all and give some semblance of normalcy to her life and that of her children. After reading the book, while I understand her better, I can't say for sure that I would have enjoyed being her friend. Her emotions seemed a bit too volatile for comfort. I give the book high marks. Clearly there has been intensive research done here. Except in one of the photos of Jackie leaving for the Inaugural Gala. That was the night of Jan. 19th, not the 20th. This one is going on my bookshelf to stay with the rest of my first lady collection.
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Summary: America's Queen - A Glimpse into History
Review: I really enjoyed this book by Sarah Bradford. It was wonderful to see a glimpse into history. As someone born after the Kennedy Administration it took me back to a different time, and I really enjoyed it.
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Summary: I've had enough
Review: I received this book for Christmas as had put it on my Wish List. Was interested in what Sarah Bradford would write as have her biography of George VI that I enjoyed. The writing is fine, except for the lack of editing as mentioned by others. The subject bothers me. I knew that Jackie was a shopaholic and sold her clothes to a resale shop, but reading about it again really turned me against her. What a greedy, insecure person she was. I don't think that she was ever really happy even with her money and several homes. I used to envy her when she was in the White House, but now that I know the rest of the story, I don't.
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Summary: america's queen
Review: I share in the thoughts of most of the reviews I have read about this detailed book on Jackie and Jack Kennedy. I highly recommend this book. Sarah Bradford the author needed someone to read and correct many errors in the book. It appears no one did any proof reading. I have never read so many errors in a book! Shame on you Sarah Bradford!
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Summary: Americas Queen
Review: i thought this was one of the better books written about Jackie. It goes into everty aspect from her marriage to the most popular unmarried senator John Kennedy, his death and her marriage to the controversial marriage to the greek shipping tycoon, Aristote Onassis. It gives personal insight to her life before, during and after her marriages.
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