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America's Reluctant Prince

The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.

The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.

The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.

By Steven M. Gillon

By Steven M. Gillon

By Steven M. Gillon

By Steven M. Gillon

By Steven M. Gillon
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By Steven M. Gillon
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Jul 07, 2020 | ISBN 9781524742409

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Jul 09, 2019 | 1105 Minutes

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    About America’s Reluctant Prince

    *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.

    About America’s Reluctant Prince

    *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.

    About America’s Reluctant Prince

    *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.

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    About Steven M. Gillon

    Steven M. Gillon is a professional historian and scholar-in-residence at the History Channel. As one of the nation’s leading experts on modern American history and politics, his articles have appeared in academic journals and such newspapers as the Los Angeles… More about Steven M. Gillon

    About Steven M. Gillon

    Steven M. Gillon is a professional historian and scholar-in-residence at the History Channel. As one of the nation’s leading experts on modern American history and politics, his articles have appeared in academic journals and such newspapers as the Los Angeles… More about Steven M. Gillon

    About Steven M. Gillon

    Steven M. Gillon is a professional historian and scholar-in-residence at the History Channel. As one of the nation’s leading experts on modern American history and politics, his articles have appeared in academic journals and such newspapers as the Los Angeles… More about Steven M. Gillon

    Product Details

    Category: Political Figure Biographies & Memoirs | 20th Century U.S. History

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Dutton
    Jul 07, 2020 | 464 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9781524742409

    Category: Political Figure Biographies & Memoirs | 20th Century U.S. History

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Dutton
    Jul 09, 2019 | 464 Pages | ISBN 9781524742393

    Category: Political Figure Biographies & Memoirs | 20th Century U.S. History | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $27.50
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Jul 09, 2019 | 1105 Minutes | ISBN 9780593146620

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    Praise

    “[Gillon] reveals a JFK Jr. more complex, more introspective, and more human than the world ever knew.”—People

    “A brisk and engaging read . . . A fond and admiring adieu to a friend.”—The Boston Globe

    “This deeply researched biography from the History Channel scholar in residence flows like a novel. . . . Readers fascinated by the Kennedys will be delighted by this captivating biography.”—Library Journal (starred review)

    “I read this one for work and didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. . . . It provided a lot of insight into the dawn of celebrity culture and the rise of People magazine.”—Jezebel

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