After Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
After Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
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After Camelot
A Personal History of the Kennedy Family--1968 to the Present

Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli

Narrator: Robert Petkoff

Unabridged: 21 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/24/2012

Synopsis

For more than half a century, Americans have been captivated by the Kennedys - their joy and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph, the dark side and the remarkable achievements. In this ambitious and sweeping account, Taraborelli continues the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel, Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after Camelot." He describes the challenges Bobby's children faced as they grew into adulthood; Eunice and Sargent Shriver's remarkable philanthropic work; the emotional turmoil Jackie faced after JFK's murder and the complexities of her eventual marriage to Aristotle Onassis; the the sudden death of JFK JR; and the stoicism and grace of his sister Caroline.

He also brings into clear focus the complex and intriguing story of Edward "Teddy" and shows how he influenced the sensibilities of the next generation and challenged them to uphold the Kennedy name. Based on extensive research, including hundreds of exclusive interviews, After Camelot captures the wealth, glamour, and fortitude for which the Kennedys are so well known. With this book, J. Randy Taraborrelli takes readers on an epic journey as he unfolds the ongoing saga of the nation's most famous-and controversial-family.

About J. Randy Taraborrelli

J. Randy Taraborrelli is the author of over 20 biographies, most of which have become New York Times bestsellers, including: Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot; After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present, which was adapted as a mini-series for Reelz; and Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, presently being adapted for television by Taraborrelli. His most recent book, Jackie: Public, Private, Secret, debuted at number three on the New York Times bestseller list.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joe on July 16, 2023

A glimpse into members of the American Kennedy family from 1968 to 2011. Scandals, messy personal lives, and triumphs are evenly told. Every member of the family is given a mini biography of sorts , such as the Kennedy women, Pat, Eunice and Jean. I knew very little about them and didn’t even know Eu......more

Goodreads review by Allie on September 12, 2012

This was a good book. It isn’t specifically about Jack, Jackie or Bobby, all of whom have been explored - at length - in other biographies. This book focuses on the whole family: Joe, Rose and all of the second generation siblings and their spouses, as well as those of the third generation, who’ve m......more

Goodreads review by Lisa of Hopewell on August 22, 2013

Kennedy "manse"??? I thought that was the home of a priest or pastor given by the church. Apparently it also means the Kennedy mansION in Palm Beech, FL. Kennedy and "humble" in the same sentence?? This is my current audio pick. I've read tons of Kennedy stuff---the worshipful 60s stuff, the sleazy 70......more

Goodreads review by Jolene on January 10, 2013

This book was a disappointment to me. I checked it out, thinking it would be solid history. But it felt more like reading a gossip magazine. Not my cup of tea.......more

Goodreads review by Lynda on December 21, 2015

"Don't let it be forgot that for one brief shining moment there was Camelot"......I know America never forgot and although JFK was before my time I've alway been so enamoured by him and all his family....and their whole lives, loves, deaths.......a truly fascinating family. Some of the saddest scenes......more

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