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The Other Mrs. Kennedy : An Intimate and Revealing Look at the Hidden Life of Ethel Skakel Kennedy (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Jerry Oppenheimer (Author) "ETHEL SKAKEL KENNEDY'S roots are buried deep in the plantation life and cotton fields of Mississippi..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hickory Hill, Big Ann, New York (more...)
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Oppenheimer paints a revealing portrait of Ethel Skakel Kennedy, widow of former attorney general Robert Kennedy and whose own family history offers its share of scandal.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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"Meticulously researched...exposes backstage dramas at Kennedy nerve centers."
--Greenwich, CT News

"Vivid detail." --Booklist

"Riveting!" --Nashville Banner

"Provides all the dish about Ethel Kennedy." --The Washington Post
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 733 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (May 15, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312956002
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312956004
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #611,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, yet somewhat pathetic, November 27, 1998
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Ethel Kennedy's shining exterior as the sainted widow is systematically tarnished with every passing page in this revealing look at her life. For those of us who remember that era, Mrs. Kennedy was nothing short of a saint in the face of tragedy. And the images of the pregnant widow with all those children made us feel deep sympathy for her situation. After reading Mr. Oppenheimer's book, it would seem that Ethel was not only a fiercely jealous, overly competitive barracuda, but also a terrible cheapskate. The Kennedy version of Leona Helmsly, with one exception, Leona was at least intelligent. It was obvious that the only person capable of controlling Ethel's behavior was Bobby Kennedy. Her treatment of staff and family after his death (including her own children) will leave the reader's mouth hanging open. When I was finished, I wondered why no one sent this woman for therapy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great insight into Ethel and her offspring's ways!, August 24, 1997
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This is a great book about the Skakel and Kennedy families. The Skakel's were far wealthier and a much more livelier and crazy family than the Kennedy clan. One gets the feeling you would have more fun and laughs hanging out with a Skakel than a Kennedy. Provides insights to people who believe they do not have to follow the rules of the rest of society in this country.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sad but Probably True!, January 17, 1999
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I think Mr. Oppenheimer was very through in his research. Unfortunately, it doesn't reflect very well on Mrs. Kennedy. Course her children (well some of them including my esteemed Congressman, Joe ) don't reflect very well on her anyway. Mr. Oppenheimer must have ate, drank and slept the Kennedy/Skakels for a long time to come up with everything in this book. If you like the Kennedy's and biographies, you'll like this book. Well, maybe not like Ethel, but appreciate how thorough the background and research was in The Other Mrs. Kennedy.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book sucked as it was poorly written and the research was even worse!
Personally, I thought the book was awful as most of the people interviewed were people(fired maids,disgruntled cronies/lackeys or employees who were not with them for long) with... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Earl R. Skakel

3.0 out of 5 stars Not "warts and all" just warts. Save your time.
This book has a lot of information about the Skakel family and Ethel's relationship with the Kennedys, but the gratuitous sniping and mean, judgmental tone wholly undermine it. Read more
Published on September 2, 2007 by Veronique Chez Sheep

4.0 out of 5 stars Telling and funny...
I first became interested in the Skakel family in 1999 when I first heard of the Martha Moxley case. Read more
Published on July 9, 2005 by Mom, Me.

5.0 out of 5 stars ethel kennedy-a true survivor!!!
i don't think the author means to portray mrs. kennedy as good or bad,i just feel he put all of the facts out there and lets the reader take it all in... Read more
Published on April 17, 2004 by jessica

4.0 out of 5 stars Fills a Void
THE OTHER MRS. KENNEDY is not a flattering biography, but this seems more reflective of its subject than it does of the author. Read more
Published on July 25, 2003 by HeyJudy

1.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably Bad
This book is absolutely dreadful. Between the crude writing style and the poorly-researched material (including numerous errors and outright fabrications obvious to anyone even... Read more
Published on July 10, 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars A relentlessly biased, negative, and dull book
Life is too short to read this book. The book left me with the impression that before beginning, Mr. Oppenheimer had decided that he did not like Mrs. Read more
Published on March 2, 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars shocking and yet funny
I ORDERED THIS BOOK NOT EXPECTING TO FIND OUT HOW HORRIBLE SOME OF THESE WEALTHY AN INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE CAN BE. Read more
Published on July 10, 2001 by TAMIKA FAGAN

4.0 out of 5 stars "The Other Mrs. Kennedy" has a complex personality
Well-written and researched, this biography on Ethel Kennedy depicts her as abusive, unforgiving, penny pinching, cold, and a neglectful parent. The truth? Read more
Published on May 10, 2001 by C.H.

5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL TREASURE
This portrait of Ethel Kennedy is a true jewel. I think it is worth reading about a woman who was so strong and unique. Entertaining. Read more
Published on August 8, 2000 by Mellissa Difelice

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