Jacqueline Bouvier: An Intimate Memoir

by John H. Davis

Critical Acclaim for Jacqueline Bouvier John Davis's intimate memoir of his beloved first cousin ""Readers longing for a dignified and elegant approach to Jackie's early years will enjoy this biographical gem by John H. Davis."" --Boston Herald ""Goes a long way to highlight the formative influence of her privileged back-ground and her warm relationship with her father, the philandering Jack (Black Jack) Bouvier."" --Los Angeles Times ""Re-creates a colorful, fast-fading slice of American life as it flourished in the shadows of toll hedges and long lineages."" --The Miami Herald ""The most charming and reliable in the batch [of Jackie books] is Davis's memoir."" --The Atlanta Journal and Constitution ""Entertaining, a guilty pleasure."" --The Associated Press ""This tender memoir of Jackie's early years sheds much light on the future woman we all wanted to know but never could."" --The Star-Ledger (Newark)

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Biography

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Maria Kemplin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is the first cousin of the subject, thus much of the book is a very detailed account of their family history and Ms. Bouvier’s childhood. The years prior to her first marriage are summed up in the few final chapters, with the work ending with the wedding. Those interested in a detailed summary of Ms Bouvier’s childhood years would appreciate this book.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good in-depth biography of her early life up to her first wedding.

I recommend this book for anyone who likes historical memoirs and anyone interested specifically in the Kennedys and their extended family.

[Debbie Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting and, at times, sad look at the upbringing of Jacqueline Bouvier, written by her cousin. I was most shocked at how the wedding to John F Kennedy played out....and, learning a few details of their life before the marriage, was also an eye opener for me. Interesting.....

[Serena Sparks · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the most disgusting pieces of trash I've ever read. The author was a distant cousin of Jacqueline's, and spent the whole book complaining and having a vendetta against his ex-aunt in law Janet Lee. I got it for $2 at goodwill, and after reading that trash I feel like I deserve my money back.

[Helen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Repetitive and fealt like I was reading the author's research from legal documents and newspaper clippings

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

#120 of 120 books during 2022

[Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a biography of Jacqueline Bouvier up to her wedding to JFK. It was interesting and sad.

[K.M. Weiland · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book provides an interesting glimpse into Jacqueline's lesser-known growing-up years. Written by a cousin who obviously adored her, it has the benefit of some first-hand info into her early years. The author obviously goes out of his way to try to be objective, but, of course, someone that close to her can't help but bring some of his own subjective opinions and feelings into the mix - which is interesting in itself. This is a fast read that ends with her marriage to JFK. Captivated me all the way through.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting family dynamics that shaped Jacqueline from the author, a cousin on her fathers side.