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Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family

Kathy McKeon
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Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

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Kathy McKeon

Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Newport, Rhode Island • 1960s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family, Kathy McKeon shares her experiences working as a personal assistant to Jacqueline Kennedy. Through personal anecdotes, McKeon provides insights into the Kennedy family dynamics and her close relationship with Jacqueline, highlighting her role in the household and the impact the family had on her life.

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,661 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family offers a touching insider view of Jacqueline Kennedy through the eyes of her assistant, Kathy McKeon. Readers praise McKeon's heartfelt storytelling and intimate anecdotes. However, some critics feel it lacks depth and focus on historical context. Overall, it's a poignant memoir for Kennedy enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family?

Readers interested in personal memoirs, behind-the-scenes looks at historical figures, and the Kennedy family would enjoy Kathy McKeon’s Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family. Fans of The Residence by Kate Andersen Brower or Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill will find similar appeal.

4.2

6,661 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Newport, Rhode Island • 1960s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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