Jackie: Public, Private, Secret

Much has been written over the years about the Kennedys, so readers may wonder if there are any new insights or stories to share and tell. This latest biography from Taraborrelli (Jackie, Janet & Lee) opens new areas of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis’s (1929–94) story that have previously been a secret. For example, the book discusses the experimental cancer treatments she received toward the end of her life and the cold feet she experienced before marrying John F. Kennedy. With more than 500 pages of stories about Jackie, ranging from her early life and presidential years to her marriage to Aristotle Onassis and her final days, there is a lot for readers to explore. Despite its length, the chapters are short, and they jump in time and topic, which results in an engaging story that flows well. This title utilizes source materials, interviews with its subject and her friends and relatives, and much more, all of which shed new light on this enigmatic figure.