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beths0103's review
5.0
Jacqueline Kennedy is the closest thing to American Royalty we have ever had. She was more than just an accessory on the president’s arm. When they traveled abroad, her conversation and diplomacy was often preferred over that of her husband. She might have appeared to be the perfect politician’s wife, always standing by her man, but she had a mind and career of her own and she brought all of her intellect and social prowess to her role as First Lady.
I enjoyed learning more about Jackie in this well-written, breezily illustrated biography of one of the most beloved First Ladies in American history.
I enjoyed learning more about Jackie in this well-written, breezily illustrated biography of one of the most beloved First Ladies in American history.
mallen8509's review
4.0
Today we read Just Being Jackie.
I don't know if there are many books about the former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, but this was a good one.
This book mentions John F. Kennedy, but the author does an excellent job of keeping the focus on Jackie.
I don't know if there are many books about the former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, but this was a good one.
This book mentions John F. Kennedy, but the author does an excellent job of keeping the focus on Jackie.
msgabbythelibrarian's review
3.0
Things of interest with Jackie Kennedy:
She became a journalist
People found her easy to talk to
Made the White House feel like home. (We all are probably familiar with the picture of Jack Jr. playing under the Resolute desk.) She brought back history to the White House
Fought to keep Grand Central Station from being torn down (there's also a really great picture book on that ;))
She became a journalist
People found her easy to talk to
Made the White House feel like home. (We all are probably familiar with the picture of Jack Jr. playing under the Resolute desk.) She brought back history to the White House
Fought to keep Grand Central Station from being torn down (there's also a really great picture book on that ;))
missprint_'s review
5.0
I mean this doesn't touch on a lot but it's a solid intro to one of the most significant first ladies in US history. I thought I knew a lot about her but I learned some here too. Denos' artwork is gorgeous and lends itself well to a story about Jackie Kennedy. The backmatter includes a lot more information like a detailed timeline and bibliography. Everything a picture book biography should be.
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