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Love, Jack

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I was absolutely delighted to read such a wonderful book about a part of John F.Kennedy's life. This book has helped to present to the world the real Jack Kennedy: the sensitive man who, for some but rare, precious and stolen moments, wanted to live his own life, go his own way and not only follow the one created by others for him.

He mighted seem to be a kind of a dreamer to think he could escape the constant pressure on his shoulder and what he was daily ask to be and to present to the world by loving someone from the other side of the Atlantic . But I am sure and convinced that Gunilla Von Post was really someone special to him (and in his heart) and that she helped him a lot during this magic period for both of them.

Why is he someone so misunderstood? Why some persons think he was cold and could not have loved someone? Remember that he was a human being and not a myth. Why is it so difficult for others to believe this story and John Kennedy' feelings toward Gunilla Von Post?

Instead of just collecting books about John Kennedy, some of reviewers should have read them. And if they think that Gunilla Von Post was just another woman in Jack Kennedy's life, they really misunderstood the whole man! Thank you very much Mrs Gunilla " Gorilla" Von Post to have share your story with us and I hope that one day people will understand your decision.

A real fairytale love but sadly one with a very sad ending. It was so easy to imagine one's self as the author. Very real and heartfelt.

This book gives a very rare glimpse into JFK's private life before the White House years. Ms. von Post's viewpoint is truly unique - - JKF fell in love with her during a fortuitous meeting in France which led to a romantic evening together that same day in 1953; this was followed by two years of periodic correspondence and phone calls leading to a week-long reunion in Sweden during the summer of 1955. One gets a first-hand account of the young senator's personality from a woman who loved him (although she knew he was married) that paints a much different picture from those biographers who treat him more as a self-serving womanizer. The book also reveals the extent to which JFK was subservient to his father's demands, although one also gets the sense that at times the young senator truly wished he could break away from his father's intentions and be his own man. This he succeeds in doing, if only for a week, during the magical time he spends with Ms. von Post in 1955. Thank you, Gunilla, for sharing your own personal story of one of history's most fascinating personalities.

I've always heard about people reading a book in one sitting, but I never thought it would be me -- until "Love, Jack". I was completely mesmerized by this wonderful book from page one like no other book I've ever read before! It revealed more about JFK's inner self than books three times its length have ever done, and it showed what a kind and sweet person Gunilla was and why she was such an important part of JFK's life. I laughed and I cried over and over again, and the "napkin" incident is one I will never forget -- the image of JFK standing up as if a bolt of lightning had shot though him when he realized his beloved "Gorilla" was in the room with him is forever etched in my mind. The critic who criticized the author for the short actual time the two lovers spent together and the book's subsequent importance has obviously has never truly been in love (quantity vs. quality), nor does he understand the pressure JFK was under in his life to marry and stay married to Jackie. Gunilla, if you are reading this review, I have an important piece of private information about JFK relavant to your story that you will no doubt find interesting. You are free to contact me at stevenekoons@aol.com if you so choose. In any case, thank you Gunilla again for sharing your beautiful story with the world!!!

Supposedly the purpose of this book is to portray Jack Kennedy as a tender, affectionate young man-- different from the philandering JFK of the tabloids. Then proceeds to tell of a sexual conquest that most respectable women would be ashamed to admit that they fell for. Should have left well enough alone. Out of respect for Jackie, Gunilla waits until after her death, to write the book, however I find it hard to believe that Jack could have written so many love letters and long distance phone calls to her along with all the other women to which he has been linked without her being a little suspicious.

It's 1953 on the Cote d'Azur. A beautiful blond 21-year-old Swedish aristocrat meets a charismatic, boyish American senator with what she calls a "fascinating accent." They spend a romantic (and chaste) evening together, share a passionate kiss, and he professes his love. But, alas, the handsome prince is about to turn into a married man -- the very next week. So that's that. Or should have been. But the newly married, ambitious, increasingly famous senator writes ardently and phones often, declaring how much he needs "my Swedish flicka" and vowing they will meet again in Paris or the Riviera on his next trip through. So goes the story in "Love, Jack," Gunilla von Post's memoir of her romance with John F. Kennedy. Two years after that memorable night (part of the delay was due to his back surgery and long hospitalization), Kennedy visited von Post in Sweden, where they spent an idyllic week in the country, and he charmed the socks off all of her family. As they parted, he told her he wanted her in his life and promised to "talk to my father about us." Well, you know how that turned out. This is the story of their long, and long-distance, romance that lasted for many years. -- The New York Times

Absolutely terrible. That's the only way to describe this; terrible. If you're interested in the thinking of a loose woman, then sure, I'd recommend picking up this book (if you can call it that). This was the deliberate endeavor to sabotage a marriage, though in vain. If von Post had any sort of dignity or pride whatsoever, she would not taint the image of the late president by writing about her silly fling. The quintessential romantic may adore this work, quixotic as it may be. Thus, if you display the same idiosyncratic characteristics of this woman--if morose, desperate women don't abhor you--then you may even like this book. What amazes me is the stark contrast between the two women of this triangle. von Post's attack on matrimony is almost tangible via this book.

There are enough books that are only about the Kennedys or one in particular, so it is refreshing to see a different view point on this Kennedy, JFK. This book is what sparked my interest in John Kennedy (and John Jr. and Jackie) and I am 14, it is hard to create interest in 14 year olds at all and to also hold their attention, and this held mine. The only reason that it doesn't get 5 stars is because it is supposed to basically be about JFK, she put too many details about herself into it.

As a collector of JFK books, I ran across this book a library book sale. And, frankly, I have a lot more respect for my library for getting rid of this trash. As one of the other reviewers said, I can't even believe that someone would publish this book and that the author would have enough nerve to tell her story. I'm not one to judge other people, but if she had an affair with the married JFK then she should have enough pride to keep it to herself. And then her parents! They were perfectly willing to have thier daughter openly be seen with a much married man - please. Don't bother with this one. This is pure make believe from a woman who had not much of a life and expanded a one night stand to a life long romance. Dream on sweeet Swedish Gorilla.

If Jack Kennedy would have married Gunilla Von Post, he would have cheated with Jackie probably. He was a born philanderer and we should take these letters with a grain of salt.