A Los Angeles Times BestsellerKathleen “Kick†Kennedy was the incandescent life-force of the fabled Kennedy family; her father’s acknowledged “favorite of all the children†and her brother Jack’s “psychological twin.†She was the Kennedy of Kennedys; sure of her privilege; magnetically charming and somehow not quite like anyone else on whatever stage she happened to grace. The daughter of the American ambassador to the Court of St James’s; Kick swept into Britain’s aristocracy like a fresh wind on a sweltering summer day. In a decaying world where everything was based on stultifying sameness and similarity; she was gloriously; exhilaratingly different. Kick was the girl whom all the boys fell in love with; the girl who remained painfully out of reach for most of them. To Kick; everything about this life was fun and amusing―until suddenly it was not. For this is also a story of how a girl like Kick; a girl who had everything; a girl who seemed made for happiness; confronted crushing sadness. Willing to pay the price for choosing the love she wanted; she would have to face the consequences of forsaking much that was dear to her. Bestselling and award-winning biographer Barbara Leaming draws on her unique access to firsthand accounts; extensive conversations with many of the key players; and previously-unseen sources to transport us to another world; one of immense wealth; arcane rituals and rules; glamour and tragedy; that has now disappeared forever. It was a world of dukes and duchesses; of grand houses; of country house weekends; and of wild rich boys. But it was also a world of blood and war; and of immeasurable loss. It was a time of complete upheaval; as reflected in the life of this most unlikely and unforgettable central character. Kick Kennedy reveals her story; that of a young girl learning about love; sex; and death―and doing it all at warp speed as the world races toward war and then reels in the war’s chaotic aftermath. This is the coming-of-age story of the female star of the Kennedy family; and ultimately a tragic; romantic story that will break your heart.
#10220819 in Books 2013-09-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.69 x .24 x 7.44l; .49 #File Name: 1230473440116 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An excellent Regimental HistoryBy A CustomerIf you are looking for a History of one of the toughest Fighting Units in the Civil War; this book is for you. The 6th NHVI fought in over 22 engagements and traversed over 17 states; the men fought in battles such as Fredricksburg; Antietam; VIcksburg; and The Mine at Petersburg. This regimental History takes you through the war as seen through the eyes of the men of the Granite State. Many men had never seen anywhere outside of their own County at home. This Regimental provides accurate accounts of the battles; and also amusing incidents and Biographies of the more well known commanding officers. It is a great book to read; It has large print and is very easy to read as well. Even though it looks as though most of it has been photocopied; and some areas have letters missing; but all in all a very good book.
