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Forever Young: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr. Audiobook
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This poignant memoir uncovers the private John F. Kennedy, Jr. <#150> handsome and rich, a media darling, and every woman's dream. Hear about his too-short life and relationships from a longtime childhood friend. A touching, revelatory tribute to a frien
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"I really enjoyed this book. The Kennedy Family has always been a mystery. The tragedy that this family has lived through is heart-breaking. This book made me both and smile and weep.. I loved this beautiful young man..."
— Barb (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[Noonan’s] frank but loyal memoir is an engrossing trip that covers the ’70s and early ’80s, when their crowd partied hard and John’s life was full of promise.”
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“Grupper’s fluid, impartial delivery allows the material to speak for itself, resulting in an audio that is both easy to enjoy and easy to debate…A portrait of a flawed but intelligent individual who continually struggled under the weight of his legacy.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Could not be more engaging…Adam Grupper is a marvelous interpreter of Kennedy’s story—understated but not dull, and conveying a tone that perfectly evokes Billy Noonan talking at various stages of his relationship with the departed icon.”
— AudioFile
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A New York Times bestseller
Forever Young Listener Reviews
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" Good book on someone who knew him closely. "
— Allison, 12/23/2013 -
" Dealing with one of my favorite subjects [John Jr.], this book was very enjoyable. It was good to read what someone who actually knew him well wrote. "
— Kay, 11/29/2013 -
" A truly heart warming look into John's life we didn't see before. "
— Joann, 9/6/2013 -
" Interesting details about a true, loyal, and lasting friendship between a very famous person and someone I had never heard of. "
— Laura, 4/30/2013 -
" Good book with intimate details about the friendship between Billy Noonan and JFK, Jr. "
— Kirsten, 4/26/2013 -
" For those of you who wonder what John John Kenney's life was really like, this will be a very interesting visit into his all too short life. "
— Jill, 1/25/2013 -
" Loved it, but feel conflicted. "
— Josh, 1/21/2013 -
" An inside look at John and family by his best friend. Great pictures of a very handsome young man. "
— Trish, 12/30/2012 -
" This is the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. narrated by his best friend since he was 12 years old until his death. It is a very insightful narrative not only on John but on Jackie Kennedy also. I highly recommend it. "
— Eileen, 11/13/2012 -
" I love reading about JFK,jr especially when someone close to him knows him. I did also love the photos in the book and the details of their wedding. So sweet and tragic "
— Christy, 6/12/2012 -
" I liked reading this book. I didn't know much about John Jr. but he sounded like a pretty level headed guy having the money and power that he did. "
— Susan, 5/24/2012 -
" In this memoir, Bill Noonan, discusses his friendship with JFK, jr. After reading this book, I feel like I know John-John a little better. "
— Lennie, 1/29/2012 -
" I'm not sure I believe Billy Noonan's description of his importance to JFK, Jr. A quick read. "
— Tiffany, 11/9/2011 -
" A beautiful book about a beautiful man. Billy Noonan did an excellent job of showing how real JFK Jr. was. He was lost too early, and I think it's a great gift to give-the insight of a great friendship. "
— Emily, 5/25/2011 -
" This was an interesting read. A behind the scenes glimpse of the life of JFK jr. The author was obviously a good friend, but seemed to spend more time with the Kennedys than he did with his own family! "
— Cheryl, 4/13/2011 -
" This book by JFK, Jr.'s best friend was quite interesting...an insider view of the Kennedy clan. The author's views about his pal, his wife, and his mother, Jackie O. and other famous Camelot characters seemed unvarnished and clear-eyed. Of course, the book has a sad ending... "
— Richard, 3/9/2011
About Adam Grupper
Adam Grupper, award-winning narrator, has garnered honors from AudioFile magazine, Publishers Weekly, iTunes, the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, and the Audio Publishers Association. He has been in eleven Broadway productions, including the acclaimed revival of Fiddler on the Roof. His film and television credits include The Rebound, Homeland, Master of None, Music and Lyrics, Two Weeks Notice, Elementary, and Allegiance.