Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XWGJP9B |
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| Number of Pages | : | 593 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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A rare and engrossing look at the private life of one of the most famous women of the 20th century, Jackie's Girl is also a moving personal story of a young woman finding her identity and footing in a new country, with the help of the most elegant woman in America.. Kathy was there during Jackie and Aristotle Onassis' courtship and marriage and Robert Kennedy's assassination, dutifully supporting Jackie and the children during these tumultuous times in history. but also had a front-row seat to some of the 20th century's most significant events. Because Kathy was always at Jackie's side, Rose Kennedy deemed her "Jackie's girl". In 1964 Kathy McKeon was just 19 years old and newly arrived from Ireland when she was hired as the personal assistant to former first lady Jackie Kennedy. The next 13 years of her life were spent in Jackie's service, during which Kathy not only played a crucial role in raising young Caroline and John Jr. And although Kathy called Jackie "Madam", she consider
"Surpisingly human, refreshingly well written" according to Christy. This book arrived yesterday, and I have almost compelted it in one sitting. It is effortless to read and engaging from the very first page. The writer tells her personal life story growing up very poor, but happy in Ireland, as well as leading the reader through her transition from Irela. upstairs downstairs charmer Kristen Wolf adorable memoir of service among the extremely rich with especially charming notes about young John Kennedy and a few surprises about Jacqueline K.. Madam's Right Hand Anita L. Ahearn This well-told tale was interesting to read. I so enjoyed the pacing and style of the writing and the telling of all the fun and pranks and the idiosyncrasies one would never know unless present.I can certainly understand why the author and Madam formed a friendship and had long working