America's Reluctant Prince
The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.
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Publisher Description
*A New York Times Bestseller*
A major new biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. from a leading historian who was also a close friend, America’s Reluctant Prince is a deeply researched, personal, surprising, and revealing portrait of the Kennedy heir the world lost too soon.
Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author Steven M. Gillon examines John F. Kennedy Jr.’s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died. Gillon covers the highs, the lows, and the surprising incidents, viewpoints, and relationships that John never discussed publicly, revealing the full story behind JFK Jr.’s complicated and rich life. In the end, Gillon proves that John’s life was far more than another tragedy—rather, it’s the true key to understanding both the Kennedy legacy and how America’s first family continues to shape the world we live in today.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Before his tragic death at age 38, John F. Kennedy Jr. was among the most fascinating—and most private—figures of our time. Historian Steven M. Gillon met the heir to the Kennedy dynasty when they were students at Brown University, and they remained close as Kennedy launched a magazine and married Carolyn Bessette. In America’s Reluctant Prince, Gillon paints a detailed portrait, lacing a well-researched history of Kennedy’s family and childhood experiences with memories of his captivating personality. Providing incredible new insight into a fiercely independent spirit who captured America’s imagination, Gillon reminds us of the promise we lost.
