from oddandbookish

I am so fascinated by the Kennedys, especially JFK and Jackie, so naturally I just had to read this. I liked this book a lot but there were a few things I didn't like. First of all, the title is misleading. This book is about the entirety of their relationship, not just their last year together...

from knightlight777

I read a lot of biographies as they are my favorites. I am always looking for glimpses of the character behind the figure we see in public or what is portrayed of them. The Kennedy's have usually been portrayed as our royal family by the press over the years, the perfect political family. This bo...

from Whisper1

This is an author who can write well, telling a balanced story. No holds barred, there is an in depth portrayal of both Jackie and Jack, the positive and the negative traits provide a well rounded portrait. The title is misleading. I thought the book would focus on the last days of their marriage...

from briandrewz

This book should have been named differently. In fact, precious few of those "Precious Days" are included. It is not about the final year, but different sequences from Jack and Jackie's marriage. I thought it seemed to dwell a little much on the affairs JFK had. Granted that it was a huge part of...

from jessibud2

It was an interesting account, and I learned things I had not known about the Kennedys. Although his infidelities are no secret, it still rather astounds me that he was able not only to get away with so much but that she put up with all of it. I think that had technology been then what it is toda...