Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis loved literature, especially poetry. "Once you can express yourself, " she wrote, "you can tell the world what you want ...
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Aug 02, 2008
John
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A wonderful book! This is the kind of book you should buy and add to your permanent collection. Not only is it a great collection of peoms, it give the reader an insight into Jackie Kennedy. It turns out that she was a real fan of literature--something that I didn't know.
May 14, 2011
Linda
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I never tire of reading these poems & often carry the book with me. The introduction to each paragraph is well-written and for an admirer of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (as I have been since 1964)these introductions provide an insight into Mrs. Onassis's personality as observed by her daughter. It would be a wonderful gift for a graduate, a bibliophile, a poetry lover and others who love literature.
Mar 01, 2009
Brent
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What was a surprise was the particular assortment of poems presented. Her past, her youth, people in her life, scriptures, and then her own poems. I especially loved finding Jacqueline's own poems that she had written.
C.S. Lewis suggested about poetry that it is less like literature today. Not so with Jacqueline's poems. The collection of poems was a story itself.
C.S. Lewis suggested about poetry that it is less like literature today. Not so with Jacqueline's poems. The collection of poems was a story itself.
Nov 27, 2010
Rissie
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I recently decided that I want to read (and perhaps memorize) more poetry and this seemed like a good collection to start with. It did not to disappoint. There was enough variety so as to make it a good introduction for those readers who may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with poetry. Pretty good. I would defiantly recommend.
Oct 04, 2011
Laura-nassidesa
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Caroline Kennedy gathered a collection of poems around varied themes and added her own commentary. For the most part I enjoyed the poems, discovered new friends and renewed an appreciation for others.
If you are a fan of the Kennedy family the insights offered are interesting.
If you are a fan of the Kennedy family the insights offered are interesting.
Jan 18, 2011
Daniel
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I listened to the 3CD audiobook edition.
What I know about about poetry can easily fit in a thimble, but it was still interesting to listen to. There are many common poems and childrens poems.
I can't rate the poetry but it does give you some insight into the Kennedy house and what they thought was important.
What I know about about poetry can easily fit in a thimble, but it was still interesting to listen to. There are many common poems and childrens poems.
I can't rate the poetry but it does give you some insight into the Kennedy house and what they thought was important.
Apr 19, 2011
Liza
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This was a surprise to me. I was surprised by the former first lady's choices, both of poets and poems. Caroline Kennedy's sections were brief but meaningful and did not overwhelm the actual collection itself. I am glad I picked this up.
Sep 14, 2009
joelene
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figuring that i didn't have enough 'poetry' in my life i picked this book up and it has a great selection of poems that are very enjoyable to read. at first i was embarrassed by the title but quickly got over it by the time i got to the content.
Feb 17, 2009
Peenyuh
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The book is filled with quality poetry... poetry that should be absorbed by any thinking person... but that isn't the pearl. The context that Caroline affixed to them was the key to the love in which they may be given.
Oct 28, 2009
Tami
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I read "there are the Days when Birds come back" by Emily Dickenson for the first time. The introductions to the sections were enjoyable. And especially her own poem - Meanwhile in Massachusetts was particularly good.
Nov 10, 2009
Victoria
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this book is about poetry that John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline, wrote about her family and she told stories about her parents and brother.
Jul 21, 2011
Cecilia
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I've read these poems over and again as well as the personal notes about the Kennedy family. Buy it for your personal library.
May 17, 2009
Ldrhc
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Liked it so much I bought it. Great assortment of poems and little reflections behind them.
May 05, 2009
Judy
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My most favorite book of poems - I have found so many I love in here, from the past and new to me.
Jul 25, 2008
Ashley
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I honestly never really had an appreciation of poetry until I got this book. Jackie O epitomizes grace to me in a lot of ways and I was eager to see what poets had influenced her. It's divided into chapters like adventure and love so you can retreat to a particular section when I'm feeling a particular mood. I read a few poems a night before I go to bed. Believe me, it's much more relaxing and thought-provoking than letting the TV be the last thing you take in before you go to sleep :)
May 10, 2011
Robyn
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Enjoyed the collection of poems and some bible verses. Helped discover which great poets I like.
Sep 22, 2011
Mary
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This was a good and fun book. Some of the poems brought back some memories, some I had not read before. This one is nice for fall: Magpies in Picardy.
Jun 20, 2008
Kerry
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I love the forward in this book. The collection of poems you might find elsewhere, Caroline Schlossberg picks popular poems. This book's value lies in making appealing poetry accessible to a person new to poetry. It also shows how one family made poetry part of their life growing up. I give this book as a baby shower present with an interview by Caroline Schlossberg promoting the book inside.
Aug 13, 2011
Nora
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I enjoy anthologies and this one was short and filled with accessible poetry that could be appreciated by a seasoned poetry reader or a novice (like myself). I also liked the little biographical asides that Caroline makes as she identifies poems that were read at important moments in Jacqueline's life and during her husband's presidency.
Aug 05, 2011
Eileen
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This was ok, but I enjoyed the second book of poetry she compiled better.
Aug 05, 2007
Karen
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Jackie Kennedy loved literature and poetry and instilled that in her children. For holidays and birthdays she had them memorize and recite a poem to her. In this book Caroline Kennedy selected the poems that her mother loved best. The book is filled with beautiful poems and photos of the Kennedy family. A truly beautiful book.
Dec 16, 2009
Laura
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While this seems like utter Cheese, really there are great poems in here. Elizabeth Bishops "One Art," lots of Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, e.e. cummings, yeats, marlowe, shelley, and shakespeare. Its a good collection containing a lot of my own favorites.
Aug 11, 2011
Nancy
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I am not necessarily a poem person, but enjoyed reading some of Jackie Kennedy's favorites. They are varied and some are lovely. She certainly had an appreciation for all kinds of writings.
Jun 01, 2008
Jules
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A wonderful compilation of poems to read with young children--or just to keep for yourself! Includes some real classics, it's escapist poetry at it's finest.
