Jackie - Public, Private, Secret
| Author | J. Randy Taraborrelli |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography |
| Publisher | St. Martin's |
Publication date | July 18, 2023 |
| Pages | 528 |
| ISBN | 9781250276216 |
Jackie - Public, Private, Secret is a 2023 book by J. Randy Taraborrelli about first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The book includes a number of details about Kennedy's private life that had not previously been made public.[1][2]
Overview[edit]
The book is a result of over 25 years of research conducted by author J. Randy Taraborrelli. Taraborrelli met Jaqueline Kennedy during her years working in publishing.[3] He utilized hundreds of interviews with friends and relatives of Kennedy in addition to papers from the JFK Library that had not before been made public.[4] The book details each stage of Jacqueline's life: her childhood, her marriage to JFK, her life after her husband's assassination, and the end of her life.[5]
Reception[edit]
Publishers Weekly called it a "gossipy biography" though also called the book "readable and deeply researched".[6]
The Kirkus Review called the book "An absorbing and comprehensive account of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century."[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Past Loves & Secret Disguises: The Biggest Bombshells from a Colorful New Jackie Kennedy Biography (Exclusive)". People Magazine. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Jackie: Public, Private, Secret' dives into the life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis". ABC News. 18 July 2023.
- ^ "LA Times Today: Many biographies have been written about former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, but have we heard it all?". Los Angeles Times. 15 August 2023.
- ^ Nolasco, Stephanie (24 July 2023). "Jackie Kennedy underwhelmed by Warren Beatty's bedroom skills after fling, book claims: 'Self-absorbed'". Fox News.
- ^ a b "JACKIE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, SECRET". kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Review.
- ^ "Jackie: Public, Private, Secret". Publishers Weekly.