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American Son: A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, Jr.
by
Richard Blow
The last, defining years of the life of John F. Kennedy, Jr., as seen by an editor who worked for him at George magazine.
At thirty-four, better known for his social life than his work as an assistant district attorney, John F. Kennedy, Jr., was still a man in search of his destiny. All that changed in 1995, when Kennedy launched a bold new magazine about American politics,...more
At thirty-four, better known for his social life than his work as an assistant district attorney, John F. Kennedy, Jr., was still a man in search of his destiny. All that changed in 1995, when Kennedy launched a bold new magazine about American politics,...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
May 3rd 2002
by Henry Holt and Co.
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Mar 09, 2012
Daisy*•.♥.•*
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
historical,
memoir-biography
After reading this book, I have a professional view of JFK Jr. One of the things that I think really stood out about this book that I liked was that it wasn’t your typical biography on him. This book was based on the professional side of him. It was an interesting concept to write a book on something that I think most people didn’t think of or ask about JFK JR. How did he start his political magazine “George”? Most questions asked about JFK JR when he was alive was about his personal life and wh...more
This book is an interesting book to me because it focused on a man named John F Kennedy who was a very politically connected and decided to create a magazine called "George" which focused on American politics.This book focuses on John f Kennedy's family life family problems and his marriage life. John f Kennedy felt that being in such a prestigious family he was easily scrutinized and always in the lime light. After marriage and starting his magazine johns personalities began to change towards...more
More trash about the Kennedys, and yet another book about John Kennedy in which the author spends as much time on himself as on the subject, making for a tedious read. The most interesting parts of this book are those that look at the way in which John Kennedy played out psycho drama about himself and his family in the choices he made for his magazine. The rest of it is boring inside baseball about the day to day operations at "George," which just wasn't that interesting of a magazine, and did n...more
When Blow started at George magazine as one of the original staffers, he had to sign a confidentiality agreement not to write about his boss, John F. Kennedy Jr. Although some disagree, Blow obviously feels that the agreement he signed does not extend beyond death, hence this personal portrait. In fact, it's not really all that personal since Blow only knew Kennedy for four years and in a professional capacity. They seem to have never had a truly personal conversation.
So what remains is the stor...more
So what remains is the stor...more
A memoir by a journalist who was on the "George" staff since its creation...provides an inside look to JFK, Jr. and the workings of the magazine. I had a hard time putting the book down -- I burned through it last night. I found that it's not so much a biography of JFK, Jr.'s life, but a story of the author's relationship with him while working on George for 4 years together. It left me wanting to read another more comprehensive book about his life.
Interesting portrait of John F. Kennedy Jr. as the editor-in-chief of George magazine. I enjoyed learning about JFK Jr. from this editorial perspective. The author was a co-worker/employee of JFK Jr.'s, and shared thoughtful anecdotes of their time working on George together. I also appreciated the author's honest portrayal of JFK Jr., as someone who definitely was fun-loving and charismatic but also imperfect.
Quick read; describes the time period of "George" magazine that John Jr. created. Just finished reading it, and it's the 10 year anniversary of his plane crash/death, to the day...spooky.
I was so sad when he died...we were born a day apart in 1960. I have vague memories of his father's assasination, not the event itself but the grief of the adults in my life.
Biography of JFK Jr that paints him as bland, moderately smart and lacking true ambition, with a mean, self-centered wife, all the while claiming him to be an American ideal. Huh?
A look into John Kennedy's life as Richard Blow knew him working for his magazine. Excellent read. A glimpse that you otherwise wouldn't see. I've read it twice.
Great story about his life and times
He was only human
Although everyone (myself included) wants to know a little more about America's Son, this book is about the author's working relationship with JFK Jr on what would be JFK Jr.'s final endeavor, GEORGE magazine. There are touching moments, but too few. I was hoping for a more personal glimpse. It is well written, but disappointing.
I thought this was the worst kennedy book I've read. It made no sense, there was nothing. The man who wrote only worked with him and didn't know much about him. Just spoke about work and his funeral.
I felt like he wrote the book just for money.
I felt like he wrote the book just for money.
Continuing my biography reading, I came across this bio written by a friend of JFK, Jr.'s. A touching and sad memoir.
Nov 16, 2007
Carolyn Heinze
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
John-John fans
Shelves:
juicyandtrashy
Better than a gossip rag, and hey, we all need a little mindless trash now and then...
Very interesting. Loved the Kennedy's.
May 08, 2013
Ponygirl134
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
biographies,
kennedy
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