Although the book covers the lives of the three 'Kennedy wives' and takes on a lot it is extremely interesting to read. I didn't know an aweful lot about the trio other than what you can gather from random tabloit articles about Jacqueline Kennedy. All I knew of Ethel is that she had many, many children and as for Joan, I don't think I even knew she existed since regional US politics have never really gotten that much attention abroad.Random things that struck me as noteworthy:
Jackie Kennedy couldn't stand Frank Sinatra.
Ted Kennedy was an asshole. This pertains to his personal life and the way he treated his wife Joan and is by no means a commentary on his political achievements (see first paragraph).
Joan Kennedy had a hell of a time and I can't help but feel sorry for her. Also, I respect the choices she has made (albeit very late) and the way she has pulled herself out of her misery.
Ethel Kennedy always has an always will make me think of Brick's sister-in-law in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof...constantly pregnant, annoying and jealous. I could never warm up to her.
Surprisingly entertaining.
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