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After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family--1968 to the Present Audiobook
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For more than half a century, Americans have been captivated by the Kennedys - their joy and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph, the dark side and the remarkable achievements. In this ambitious and sweeping account, Taraborelli continues the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel, Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after Camelot." He describes the challenges Bobby's children faced as they grew into adulthood; Eunice and Sargent Shriver's remarkable philanthropic work; the emotional turmoil Jackie faced after JFK's murder and the complexities of her eventual marriage to Aristotle Onassis; the the sudden death of JFK JR; and the stoicism and grace of his sister Caroline.
He also brings into clear focus the complex and intriguing story of Edward "Teddy" and shows how he influenced the sensibilities of the next generation and challenged them to uphold the Kennedy name. Based on extensive research, including hundreds of exclusive interviews, After Camelot captures the wealth, glamour, and fortitude for which the Kennedys are so well known. With this book, J. Randy Taraborrelli takes readers on an epic journey as he unfolds the ongoing saga of the nation's most famous-and controversial-family.
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"For those into all things Kennedy this is a pretty objective account, albeit not as interesting as a single book on JFK Jr. can be. All the 3rd-generation family members are updated here and all the tragedies post-1968 detailed. Can there be too many Kennedy books? As long as there is anything new to report, I guess not."
— Dale (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Meticulous multilayered details breathe life into remarkable recreations of family gatherings throughout this superb ‘fly on the wall’ survey of the Camelot clan.”
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“A big, juicy read for Kennedy fans.”
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“Brimming with its fair share of revelations, this personal history is bound to attract a wide, appreciate audience.
— Barnes & Noble review
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" This book was a disappointment to me. I checked it out, thinking it would be solid history. But it felt more like reading a gossip magazine. Not my cup of tea. "
— Jolene, 2/3/2014 -
" I loved this book. There was great detail about so many different Kennedy family happenings over the years, both good and bad. I think this is a great starter book for people who are interested in the Kennedy family! "
— Celina, 12/28/2013 -
" I am a huge Kennedy book reader and this is one of my favorites. This author is an amazing writer and there are stories in the book I never heard before which is hard to believe. "
— Allison, 12/11/2013 -
" It was a long book, but I pretty much read and enjoyed the book cover to cover. There were only a few spots where it was too "dry" and I skipped a few paragraphs or a page. "
— Jennifer, 12/7/2013 -
" Informative book about the Kennedy's and how they lived. "
— Lori, 11/28/2013 -
" I've read as few books about the Kennedy family (more so about the Kennedy wives) and found this book to contain a lot of information that I have not read before. It's a factual account of the Kennedy family and covers the events of more recent times. "
— Steve, 11/14/2013 -
" Well written about each family member. Research is obvious. Fascinating and strong Ethel was my favorite. "
— Carol, 11/8/2013 -
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christie, 10/23/2013
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" I really loved this book it read like a novel it just dragged a bit at times. "
— Amanda, 9/12/2013 -
" This book was really great. The research was so thorough, and there was so much detail from the 40s all the way to 2011. There is so much info about this fascinating family, everyone not just the most famous family members. "
— Kristin, 5/29/2013 -
" Loving this from the first page. I read Taraborrelli's "Jackie, Ethel, Joan" and loved it, too, so I'm not surprised. "
— Donna, 5/22/2013 -
" Well researched and well written for those who lived in Camelot or wished they did. "
— Linda, 5/18/2013 -
" It was with great passion and interest I read about the Kennedy families. The challenges they faced along with their rich wonderful lives...Great book! "
— Anita, 4/21/2013 -
" enjoyed and lot of detail on the family since 1968...interesting read... "
— Carmel, 2/10/2013 -
" This book was overly long, but it had interesting stories on some of the Kennedys. "
— Jim, 1/19/2013 -
" The author has quite the research team and the amount of sources consulted is dazzling. He manages to cover most of the major scandals and dramas of this fascinating family without delving into tabloid journalism and yet it's a compulsive read. Full review on Pursuitist.com. "
— Deidre, 1/18/2013 -
" Predictable with a few interesting twists. "
— Marge, 12/20/2012 -
" A well-written, well-researched Kennedy book. At this time of upheaval, looking at how this family of the 1% adheres to a code of 'giving back' and 'making a difference' is both enlightening and uplifting. A long book, yes, but worth the time to read. "
— Phyllis, 9/21/2012
About J. Randy Taraborrelli
J. Randy Taraborrelli is the author of twenty biographies, most of which have become New York Times bestsellers, including After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present, which was adapted as a mini-series for Reelz; and Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, which he is adapting for television.
About Robert Petkoff
Robert Petkoff is an actor and audiobook narrator who has won a prestigious Audie Award and multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice. He has appeared on Chappelle’s Show, Law & Order, and Quantum Leap. His Broadway credits include Sir Robin in Spamalot, Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof, and Tateh in Ragtime.