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Title The nine of us : growing up Kennedy / Jean Kennedy Smith.
Author Smith, Jean Kennedy, author.
Publication Info. New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2016]
©2016
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Edition First edition.
Description 262 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Summary The last surviving child of Joe and Rose Kennedy presents an intimate portrait of her family's shared life that describes how her parents would encourage their children to discuss current events, forge a strong work ethic and appreciate the sacrifices of their ancestors.
Contents Prologue: The white house by the sea -- "No whining in this house" -- The nine of us -- "No Irish need apply" -- Closet castaways -- Faith, values, and hard work -- Grandma and Grandpa Fitzgerald -- The ocean in our veins -- Our jewel -- On the town with Dad -- A life full of lessons -- Alone with Mother -- The dinner discussion -- Teddy -- Daily walks -- Forever changed -- A long way from Bronxville -- Epilogue: And the beat goes on.
Local Note LEASE 2016-10
Subject Smith, Jean Kennedy -- Family -- Biography.
Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969 -- Children -- Biography.
Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, 1890-1995 -- Children -- Biography.
Kennedy family -- Anecdotes.
Ambassadors -- United States -- Family -- Biography.
Genre Anecdotes.
Biographies.
ISBN 0062444220 (hardcover)
9780062444226 (hardcover) : $29.99
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