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. The book debuted at Number Three on the New York Times bestselling list in July 2023, the author’s highest placement. [1][2]
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| Author | J. Randy Taraborrelli |
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| Genre | Biography |
| Publisher | St. Martin's |
Publication date | July 18, 2023 |
| Pages | 528 |
| ISBN | 9781250276216 |
Overview
editThe 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
editPublishers 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.