After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family--1968 to the Present

Name: After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family--1968 to the Present
Price: 6.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (832 reviews)
Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli

by J. Randy Taraborrelli

Historical Fiction Biography Memoir

4.4 (832)

4.4 stars from 832 reviews. Top 92% of Historical Fiction books we track.

602 pages~10 hr readPublished by Grand Central PublishingPublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by American political dynasties and want the real behind-the-scenes details about how the Kennedy family actually lived.
You enjoyed books like Jackie or The Kennedy Men and want to follow the next generation through their triumphs and scandals.
You appreciate meticulously researched narrative nonfiction that reads like a page-turner but feels authoritative.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer hagiography over complexity. Taraborrelli doesn't shy away from the family's darker moments and personal struggles.
You want a strictly political or historical analysis. This is a personal, intimate family saga rather than political theory.
You're looking for a quick read. At 602 pages with dense detail, this demands real commitment.

About this book

After Camelot covers the Kennedy family from 1968 to the present day. The book examines the challenges Bobby's children faced growing into adulthood, Eunice and Sargent Shriver's philanthropic efforts, Jackie Kennedy's life after JFK's assassination and her marriage to Aristotle Onassis, the death of JFK Jr., and Caroline Kennedy's response to family tragedy. It also explores Edward Kennedy's influence on the next generation and his role in shaping how they carried forward the Kennedy legacy. Based on extensive research and hundreds of exclusive interviews, the book documents the family's wealth, glamour, and resilience across multiple decades. It provides behind-the-scenes accounts of family gatherings and personal moments, tracing the ongoing story of America's most prominent and controversial family through triumph, heartbreak, and tragedy.

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Currently 4.4★ from 832 reviews

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