Jackie After Jack: Portrait of the Lady

by Chris Anderson

Traces how Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis became a cultural icon after her husband's assassination, explaining how she gracefully dealt with remarriage, money, romance, children, and illness

726 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

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Reviews

[Shanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jackie after Jack spins you into the word of one of America's famous woman and those who knew her. I was engrossed from the very first page which starts with the assassination of JFK. Jackie was just a regular person living under extraordinary circumstances. She will live on forever in history. Five out of Five Gold Stars.

[Louis Picone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to read just teh 1st hundred pages about JFK's assassination & funeral but it is engrossing & I read thru the whole thing in a few days. It does get overly lurid at some points int Jackie's personal life & can be slanted to make her appear to be an ogre (such as siding with the maid who was fired for trying on Jackie's clothes!) But all in all, it's a great read and a fascinating portrait of her life after JFK

[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unbelievable story about a women who had it all but just blew it. Very self serving and materialistic. It was sinful how she spent money while married to Onassis. Very sad life indeed.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.3 stars. A compelling book about a woman who continues to fascinate and inspire those who were alive and aware of the Kennedy inauguration, the assassination, and the ensuing years.