The Kennedy Curse: Why Tragedy Has Haunted America's First Family for 150 Years

by Edward Klein

Book Overview

Death was merciful to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for it spared her a parent's worst nightmare: the loss of a child. But if Jackie had lived to see her son, JFK Jr., perish in a plane crash on his way to his cousin's wedding, she would have been doubly horrified by the familiar pattern in the tragedy. Once again, on a day that should have been full of joy and celebration, America's first family was struck by the Kennedy Curse.In this probing expose,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031231292X
• ISBN13: 9780312312923
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"

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The Kennedy Curse

I enjoyed the book, I found it interesting and informative.

A Cliffnote Synopsis of the Kennedys

I liked this book. The author purports to do an analysis into the Kennedy psyche. I really don't see this. I read the book within 2 days as it kept my attention. The book, to me, merely tells you a synopsis of the Kennedy/Fitzgerald family and how they were successful. The author purports that the family believes they are above all others and can get whatever they want with their various connections. So what is new? The book does tell you how they became rich and the machinations that have kept them an American icon. The author also shows the fragilities and tragedies of this family. There really is nothing new. Nevertheless, I find this to be an excellent book for 1st time "Kennedy" readers and a viable adjunct to those who have read many "Kennedy" books in the past.

Excellent Kennedy Family Biography

Edward Klein did an excellent job reviewing the Kennedy family' political, marital, and public sucessess and failures. He uses many private documents, conversations with family members, and his Kennedy family contacts to document their history.Fame is a two edged sword the Kennedy's. They certainly love the fame and adulation from the American public. However, the negative reaction this book received from some certainly underscores their refusal to accept the soft-white-underbelly of their families scandals.

JFK Jr: His Life And What Could Have Been

Ed Klein is a Pulitzer winning journalist, and author. He's been associated with the Kennedy family for decades, even covering the 1960 Presidential election. In this book he conducts great research, conducts interviews, and corroborates what he states. Some interesting insights are noted in this book and several living sources are cited. Obviously, we are aware of the fact that the people that are the subjects of this book by Ed Klein are deceased and no longer able to defend themselves nor more accurately depict these stories of what was, what wasn't, and what could have been. ...The media has eaten this up. Interestingly, the last time I checked, the divorce rate in the U.S. is over 1 out of 2 marriages dissolving. So what? Drug use? So what. Infidelity? So what. John Jr. and Carolyn weren't unusual, they were the norm. Young, living in Manhattan, and monied. Does the public expect this young couple to stay home and play scrabble, and read "Reader's Digest?" Not really, because then it wouldn't be a titillating tale to devour. This book also sheds light on a possible run for New York Governor. Kennedy Jr. was hesitant because, the author claims, that his wife's drug use and their marriage difficulties would have brought forth skeletons in the closet that political campaigns bring about. This book is entitled "The Kennedy Curse," but it's major focus JFK Jr. and his wife, his potential political plans, and some private things that encourage interest among the public. Klein conducted interviews and corroborated several sources. This book is interesting, and it's not "tabloidish." It is unfortunate that once again a member of this family has lost their life. Their appears to be two camps. Kennedys that die because of being the victim, and Kennedys that die because of risky adventurism. Joe Kennedy was shot down after volunteering for a dangerous mission when he didn't have to, to try to upstage his brother JFK's PT-109 myth of heroics. Another member died after deciding to throw footballs while snow skiing down-hill. Another overs dosed on drugs. A rape charge here, a murder conviction there. A car accident that leaves someone paralyzed--and in poverty. Sadly, JFK Jr. is the latest Kennedy to go. A lesson should be learned: don't fly planes at night if you are not qualified to fly by instruments. Klein claims with cited sources, that Carolyn Bessette was late for the plane, causing it too fly when it was dangerous to do so because of declining visibility due to the coming darkness. She had her toe-nails painted 3 times so it could match her dress. That is why she held up the plane. John and Carolyn's sister were waiting on her. She answered John's calls to her cell with repeated replies, "I told you I'm getting a pedicure," while they waited at the airport. (Bimbo.) JFK was an interesting individual, founding "George" magazine which had fascinating articles. Humble, articulate, and having class, no matter what