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  • The Kennedy Wives

  • Triumph and Tragedy in America’s Most Public Family
  • By: Amber Hunt, David Batcher
  • Narrated by: Hillary Huber
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (327 ratings)

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The Kennedy Wives

By: Amber Hunt, David Batcher
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes.

The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles: Rose, the matriarch; Ethel, the athlete; Jackie, the icon; Joan, the fragile beauty; and Vicki, the redeemer. In reality each woman was complex and multifaceted. As Kennedy wives they were bonded through characteristics and experiences unique to the Camelot family.

The Kennedy Wives is an exploration of these women that will offer what no other book or film created thus far has: a thoughtful analysis of what drew the Kennedy men to these iconic women - and what the women endured in exchange for their acceptance into the Camelot clan.

©2015 Amber Hunt and David Batcher (P)2016 Tantor
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Ted Kennedy turned out to be the big surprise

at the end of his life Ted Kennedy found the best woman. she was truly liberated unlike all of the other women

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Wonderful history

Enjoyed learning about these amazing women. Each had their unique talents and strengths.
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Well-written and full of interesting details

Found this book engaging and not too overly partial to the Kennedy clan to strain credibility. I already knew most of this stuff so I was glad it didn’t get bogged down in trivial details, but moved right along and kept my interest. I would recommend it.

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Great book

A wonderful Kennedy biography. Lots of information and wonderfully told. You won't be disappointed with this book.

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enjoyed

very good. informative. well written and not much detail to weigh it down. enjoyed it very much.

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Kennedy strong!

loved this book! seems long but went so fast!! exceptional stories!
so wonderful so worth reading 📚

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Excellent book

A fascinating picture of the Kennedy wives and American history. A Truly intriguing look
Into their lives and influence

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Excellent

I love it because it told you about the kennedy wife and love story of Kennedy wife.

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Great Work!

Really liked this book. I learned many new facts about these women. More than facts, you understand how they thought, felt, and believed.

I felt the reader sounded robotic at times. Other than that great work.

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Great perspective!

What a great perspective Amber and David share here! So much has been written about the Kennedy’s, I was expecting to hear a tabloid type of drivel. This was just the opposite— and quite factual —instead of sensational! Thank you Amber and David.

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