Historians bring us the past so we can learn not to make the same mistakes. This book was absolutely absorbing with a profound sense of the beauty and darkness detailing the lives of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy. Two people wanted to bring Americans together for the love of our country. We know what happened. The question for years was: “Where were you when you heard that President Kennedy was shot?” I was in third grade watching my teacher cry; she was heartbroken in front of the class. For a week, we watched on our black and white TV --the tears, the darkness, the funeral with Jackie covering her face with the black veil with her two children next to her. There were only three channels all showing the same footage. Everyone was in shock. Jacqueline Kennedy wanted us to remember her life with John F. Kennedy as if they were playing the leading parts of the popular movie, Camelot, where there was great love and tragedy. We know about the Dallas incident that is replayed over and over again. But there was another assassination attempt and this book told the story that was buried in the news. The writing helps you to understand the key points that happened during this time that are rarely told. It makes the reader remember this period when President Kennedy was hoping to get support for the Civil Rights Movement. He was leading the way for the younger generation to get involved with the Peace Corps. It’s very well written and one that stays with you. You’d think with all the books over the years that every piece of the Kennedy story has been told. Yet, this provided readers with a renewed sense of what lead up to the day the President was shot Why now? Why are we reading the JFK story again? Are people paying attention? This is the first book that I’ve read by Brad Meltzer and won’t be the last. I’m now listening to “The Nazi Conspiracy” which is also excellent. My thanks to Flatiron Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of January 14, 2025. (read less)

Historians bring us the past so we can learn not to make the same mistakes. This book was absolutely absorbing with a profound sense of the beauty and darkness detailing the lives of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy. Two people wanted to bring Americans together for the love of our country. We know what happened. The question for years was: “Where were you when you heard that President Kennedy (read more)

One of the best books that I have read in a really long time. Just fascinating. If you like history, you are going to love this book. Having lived through this horrible time, I thought I knew all there was to know about the Kennedy assassination attempt, but I was wrong! Mr. Meltzer and Mr. Mensch have done their homework and written an incredible work of history. Love Jackie Kennedy? You will love this book. She has beauty, brains and is a real heroine. All I can say is read the book, you will love it also. (read less)

One of the best books that I have read in a really long time. Just fascinating. If you like history, you are going to love this book. Having lived through this horrible time, I thought I knew all there was to know about the Kennedy assassination attempt, but I was wrong! Mr. Meltzer and Mr. Mensch have done their homework and written an incredible work of history. Love Jackie Kennedy? (read more)