The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Ke..., Caroline Kennedy
The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Ke..., Caroline Kennedy
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The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Author: Caroline Kennedy

Narrator: Caroline Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy, Viola Davis, B.D. Wong, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Claire Bloom, Daniel Davis, Byron Jennings, Jennifer Wiltsie

Unabridged: 2 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/24/2015


Synopsis

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis loved literature, especially poetry. "Once you can express yourself," she wrote, "you can tell the world what you want from it...All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words". Now, Caroline Kennedy shares her mother's favorite poems and the inspiration behind her strong belief in the power of literature.
The poems presented span centuries and include works by such renowned authors as Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, Homer, W.B. Yeats, Emily Dickinson, E.E. Cummings, and Robert Frost. This volume also includes poems by Jacqueline Kennedy. Illustrated with photographs of the Kennedy family, and illuminated by Caroline's reflections on her mother's life and work. A wonderful volume for reading aloud or by yourself, a meaningful gift or keepsake, this book offers an intimate view of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' world, and a poignant glimpse into her heart.
This audiobook includes a special reading by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Robert Frost reading "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961.

Reviews

Goodreads review by John on August 02, 2008

A wonderful book! This is the kind of book you should buy and add to your permanent collection. Not only is it a great collection of peoms, it give the reader an insight into Jackie Kennedy. It turns out that she was a real fan of literature--something that I didn't know.......more

Goodreads review by Matt on July 18, 2021

Once again, Caroline Kennedy proves herself as a master anthologist. Here she lovingly presents her mother's favorite poetry. It is fair to say Mrs. Onassis had a excellent eye for poetry. Ms. Kennedy's introductions to the various sections of the book are invaluable in providing insights into why h......more

Goodreads review by Floyd on September 11, 2019

This is a delightful little book of mostly familiar poems. The book is interspersed with reflections of the life of Jackie and her family and takes one back to a time when occupants of the White House actually read and appreciated fine poetry.......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay on July 16, 2017

The re read process took a long time, almost a year. I really enjoyed reading it sporadically because I was reading the poems out loud to my baby girl. I wanted to share the poetry with her even though she's too little to understand.......more

Goodreads review by Karin on January 30, 2020

I marked my favorites for my own records. * Let American be America Again * Basho - An old silent pond... * The Owl and the Pussycat * Annabel Lee * Hope Is the Thing with Feathers * Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening * Sonnets 18, 29, and 116 * When a Beggar Beholds You * Death be not Proud * Ozymandias *......more