Status
Available
Publication
St. Martin's Griffin (2002), Edition: 1st, 420 pages
Description
Despite hundreds of books and thousands of articles on Jackie Kennedy, surprisingly little is known about her mother's role in her life and achievements. Often dismissed as a social climber who faded into the woodwork after she divorced Jackie's father-the dashing, disreputable "Black Jack" Bouvier-and married the rich Hugh D. Auchincloss, Janet not only played a pivotal part in Jackie's own wedding to JFK, but often served as a stand-in for Jackie during the White House years, and helped her cope with John and Caroline after the assassination. The only book to explore this fascinating mother-daughter relationship,Janet & Jackie is filled with stories that shed new light on the personal life of an American icon.
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LibraryThing member TeriLynneU
It is very rare for me to NOT finish a book - but i couldn't get into this one. I generally love biographies but this one was very dry and dull.
LibraryThing member CatherineBurkeHines
I always feel ashamed after reading a book like this, however well researched. A rehash of every dirty little secret.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2001-10 (St. Martin's Press, New York)
Physical description
8.5 inches
ISBN
0312302819 / 9780312302818