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She is the heiress to a legacy of power, wealth, unfulfilled promise, and tragedy. Her father was assassinated before a shocked world, altering history forever. Her mother became an iconic figure of style and courage, while her brother, a promising Kennedy, died in a plane crash near their mother's estate. Caroline Kennedy, the last surviving member of Camelot's First Family, has remained largely enigmatic—until now. Christopher Andersen, known for his bestselling works on the Kennedys, draws on significant sources to present a compelling portrait of Caroline, the young wife and mother tasked with upholding her family's legacy. The book reveals new insights into life in the Kennedy White House and the events surrounding JFK's assassination from Caroline's unique perspective. It explores her surreal years as the stepdaughter of Aristotle Onassis, her struggles with personal challenges, and the stalkers who instilled fear in her life. It also delves into her efforts to forge her own identity amid her family's shadow, her loves, and her marriage. The narrative addresses her coping mechanisms for the profound losses of her father, mother, and brother, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by the Kennedy family. Ultimately, it reflects on how she raises her children and imparts lessons about love and loss, offering a moving account of a woman who has not only survived but thrived despite her heartaches.
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Sweet Caroline, Christopher Andersen
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2003
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- Titre
- Sweet Caroline
- Sous-titre
- Last Child of Camelot
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Christopher Andersen
- Éditeur
- William Morrow
- Publié
- 2003
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN10
- 006621369X
- ISBN13
- 9780066213699
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Thème historique, Politique, États-Unis, Enfants, Biographies, Présidents
- Évaluation
- 4,15 sur 5
- Description
- She is the heiress to a legacy of power, wealth, unfulfilled promise, and tragedy. Her father was assassinated before a shocked world, altering history forever. Her mother became an iconic figure of style and courage, while her brother, a promising Kennedy, died in a plane crash near their mother's estate. Caroline Kennedy, the last surviving member of Camelot's First Family, has remained largely enigmatic—until now. Christopher Andersen, known for his bestselling works on the Kennedys, draws on significant sources to present a compelling portrait of Caroline, the young wife and mother tasked with upholding her family's legacy. The book reveals new insights into life in the Kennedy White House and the events surrounding JFK's assassination from Caroline's unique perspective. It explores her surreal years as the stepdaughter of Aristotle Onassis, her struggles with personal challenges, and the stalkers who instilled fear in her life. It also delves into her efforts to forge her own identity amid her family's shadow, her loves, and her marriage. The narrative addresses her coping mechanisms for the profound losses of her father, mother, and brother, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by the Kennedy family. Ultimately, it reflects on how she raises her children and imparts lessons about love and loss, offering a moving account of a woman who has not only survived but thrived despite her heartaches.