Jackie After Jack: Portrait of the Lady [Hardcover]

Christopher P. Andersen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1998

In this much-anticipated sequel to his 1996 bestseller "Jack and Jackie", Christopher Andersen offers a revealing account of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's life after Jack Kennedy's death, tracing her remarkable personal journey as she struggled with the all-too-familiar issues of remarriage, in-laws, money, romance, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, aging, illness, and finally, her own mortality. of photos.

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Christopher Andersen's biography Jackie After Jack: Portrait of the Lady is one steamy read. Andersen claims that Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had affairs with Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, William Holden, Warren Beatty, Bobby Kennedy, and JFK's former deputy secretary of defense. He writes that she battled anorexia, was both cheap and greedy, wore big sunglasses partly to cover up bruises inflicted by Aristotle Onassis, tried to sign Princess Diana to a book contract, offered Camilla Parker Bowles $2 million to tell all, and dropped Michael Jackson, whose book she edited, when he stood accused of pederasty. Andersen suggests that the cancer that killed Jackie may have been related to her habits: 40 to 60 cigarettes a day, four decades of carcinogenic black hair dye, and countless amphetamine and carcinogenic steroid injections in the 1960s. Many of the juiciest stories come from anonymous sources, and, according to Newsweek, Brando's biographer claims the alleged Jackie tryst never happened. Some readers may feel that Andersen's breezy assertion that Castro murdered JFK may not fully settle the question. But many will want to check out what ex-People magazine writer Andersen has to say. --Tim Appelo

From Library Journal

Best-selling celebrity biographer Andersen revisits Jackie Onassis.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688153127
• ISBN-13: 978-0688153120
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( O ) > Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A More Human Approach to an Icon, February 1, 2003

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Joyce J. Evans - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jackie After Jack: Portrait of the Lady (Paperback)

My favorite part about this book is the fact that it gave such a refreshing look at someone who could, so easily, be idealized. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was human & possessed all the failings of a human being. I don't think she saw herself as anything else, & reportedly, could be very self-deprecating among her friends. The Kennedys & all of their family will forever fascinate our imaginations, but this book was a look at a very real woman, who withstood many challenges. She was able to present herself to the world as almost superhuman, which may have been her greatest failing. As they say, everyone is fascinated by power & strength, but too often rejoice in seeing those who possess those qualities topple from grace.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE JACKIE WE NEVER KNEW, September 22, 2005

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Jack Levic (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jackie After Jack: Portrait of the Lady (Paperback)

After the tragedy in Dallas, Jackie Kennedy became America's national hero and inspiration. Author Christopher Andersen takes us into a fascinating and often controversial journey into the real Jackie. The book wastes no time in getting to the action. It begins just seconds after John Kennedy has been shot. No story could be more heartbreaking than the the tragic journey back to Washington, DC and the days after Kennedy's death. According to Andersen, both Jackie and John relied heavily on Max Jacobson, also known as Dr. Feelgood, to relieve their pains and stresses. Jackie was kept well sedated during the funeral to become the brave grieving widow who inspired the world. JACKIE AFTER JACK is a surprising revelation. The widowed Jackie has numerous affairs often with married men and is always drawn to wealthier men. She shatters her golden image by marrying the wealthy and much older Aristotle Onassis. Jackie is portrayed as a woman who demanded loyalty and would end friendship over any perceived slight. Her shopping sprees and extravances were a strain to both her husbands. Although the book can weaken one's admiration for Jackie, it doesn't last long. By the end of the book, no one can feel anything but love and respect for a very remarkable woman. It's a fascinated and well-researched book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No drama? Get real!, September 9, 2001

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Christina F. Demos (Palo City, California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jackie After Jack: Portrait of the Lady (Paperback)

This book is full of drama. I'm sure a person my age shouldn't read it considering all the cussing, sexual senerios, etc. But I was intrigued by the Kennedys and decided to read the 400+ page book. It was a time consuming book but it is well worth the time. The only thing is, the books comes in with a pop and sort of leaves you hanging at the end. It starts with JFKs murder and then leaves with a bunch of stupid stuff. I recommend it to people who can remember the assasination, unlike myself.