The Men We Became, Robert T. Littell
The Men We Became, Robert T. Littell
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The Men We Became
My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Author: Robert T. Littell

Narrator: Robert T. Littell

Abridged: 5 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2004


Synopsis

From youth to adulthood, Rob Littell spent 20 years alongside John F. Kennedy Jr.—through laughter and sorrow, joy and heartbreak. Now in this moving and poignant memoir of their touching friendship, Rob Littell shares his story with listeners

Rob Littell was a freshman at Brown when he met JFK Jr. Although Littell came from a privileged background, it was worlds apart from the glamorous life of the son of the late President and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Eager to be accepted on his own terms, Kennedy responded to Littell's irreverence toward his celebrity and they became close friends.
Littell recounts dinners at Jacqueline Onassis's apartment—where she surprised him with his favorite of specially burned hamburger—and weekends at her retreat in Martha's Vineyard, where she critiqued their touch football. As students, Littell and Kennedy bummed around Europe. Later, they shared apartments in New York. Later still, Littell was part of John's secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia and three years later a pallbearer at his funeral.
This is an intimate, detailed and affectionate memoir of an unusual young man by a close friend.

About Robert T. Littell

Robert Littell graduated from Brown University in 1984 and worked as an investment advisor until the year 2000. He is currently writing and fundraising for Take the Fields, a private/public partnership that restores athletic facilities at New York City public schools.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darcy

When JFK Jr. died in 1999, I was 12 years old. To be entirely honest, I'm not sure I even knew that a JFK Jr. even EXISTED before he died. Needless to say, this book was not really on my radar... until my aunt handed it to me last week and said, "Here, take this. Let me know what you think!" Having......more

Goodreads review by Emi

Robert Littell makes me feel like, well if this guy can write a book, I guess anybody can! So in that sense, it was inspirational. After prefacing this book with protestation about everybody profiting from Kennedy tell-alls, Littell comes off as a bit of an opportunistic goofball. While throwing JFK......more

Goodreads review by Dale

Despite JFK Jr. being one of the most popular personalities of the 20th Century, not many true insiders have come forth detailing their lives with him. Littell does so emotionally but not intrusively and dispels a few myths in the process. Of particular value is his assessment of Carolyn Bessette, w......more

What a fascinating read. A very personal glimps into America's Royals. So much privilege along side so much tragedy. I fell in love with JFK Jr. all over again.......more

Goodreads review by Mary

This was surprisingly really good! The author wrote so well and vividly! Was Easy and fast read!......more