Jackie: A Novel
In this mesmerizing novel about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, acclaimed author Dawn Tripp has crafted an intimate story of love and power, family and tragedy, loss and reinvention.
“A brilliant, beautiful book [that] touches the soul.”—Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess of Las Vegas
The world has divided my life into three:
Life with Jack
Life with Onassis
Life as a woman who goes to work because she wants to.
My life is all of these things, and it is none of these things. They continue to miss what’s right in front of them. I love books. I love the sea. I love horses. Children. Art. Ideas. History. Beauty. Because beauty blows us open to wonder.
Even the beauty that breaks your heart.
Jackie is the story of a woman—deeply private with a nuanced, formidable intellect—who forged a legacy out of grief and shaped history even as she was living it. It is the story of a love affair, a complicated marriage, and the fracturing of identity that comes in the wake of unthinkable violence.
When Jackie meets the charismatic congressman Jack Kennedy in Georgetown, she is twenty-one and dreaming of France. She has won an internship at Vogue. Kennedy, she thinks, is not her kind of adventure: “Too American. Too good-looking. Too boy.” Yet she is drawn to his mind, his humor, his drive. The chemistry between them ignites. During the White House years, the love between two independent people deepens. Then, a motorcade in Dallas: “Three and a half seconds—that’s all it was—a slivered instant between the first shot, which missed the car, and the second, which did not. . . . A hypnotic burst of sunlight off her bracelet as she waved.”
This vivid, exquisitely written novel is at once a captivating work of the imagination and a window into the world of a woman who led many lives: Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Jackie O.
“A brilliant, beautiful book [that] touches the soul.”—Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess of Las Vegas
The world has divided my life into three:
Life with Jack
Life with Onassis
Life as a woman who goes to work because she wants to.
My life is all of these things, and it is none of these things. They continue to miss what’s right in front of them. I love books. I love the sea. I love horses. Children. Art. Ideas. History. Beauty. Because beauty blows us open to wonder.
Even the beauty that breaks your heart.
Jackie is the story of a woman—deeply private with a nuanced, formidable intellect—who forged a legacy out of grief and shaped history even as she was living it. It is the story of a love affair, a complicated marriage, and the fracturing of identity that comes in the wake of unthinkable violence.
When Jackie meets the charismatic congressman Jack Kennedy in Georgetown, she is twenty-one and dreaming of France. She has won an internship at Vogue. Kennedy, she thinks, is not her kind of adventure: “Too American. Too good-looking. Too boy.” Yet she is drawn to his mind, his humor, his drive. The chemistry between them ignites. During the White House years, the love between two independent people deepens. Then, a motorcade in Dallas: “Three and a half seconds—that’s all it was—a slivered instant between the first shot, which missed the car, and the second, which did not. . . . A hypnotic burst of sunlight off her bracelet as she waved.”
This vivid, exquisitely written novel is at once a captivating work of the imagination and a window into the world of a woman who led many lives: Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Jackie O.
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“Jackie” by Dawn Tripp is a novel that promises to be an essential addition to the shelves of those fascinated by the enigmatic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Tripp’s portrayal is said to be as authentic as any biography, offering a window into the life of a woman who was not only a witness to history but also a shaper of it. The book delves into her life with Jack Kennedy, her time with Onassis, and her journey as a woman who chose to work because she wanted to—not because she had to.
This historical fiction piece is a vivid, intimate story of love, power, family, and the reinvention that follows tragedy. It’s a tale that captures the heartbreak and beauty of Jackie’s life, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the complexities of her character and the era she lived in.
For readers who appreciate a blend of history, romance, and deep personal exploration, “Jackie” is a book that should not be missed. It’s a mesmerizing narrative that’s both a work of the imagination and a tribute to a woman who led many lives—Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Jackie O. Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or simply intrigued by the legends of American history, Dawn Tripp’s “Jackie” is poised to be a memorable read.
This historical fiction piece is a vivid, intimate story of love, power, family, and the reinvention that follows tragedy. It’s a tale that captures the heartbreak and beauty of Jackie’s life, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the complexities of her character and the era she lived in.
For readers who appreciate a blend of history, romance, and deep personal exploration, “Jackie” is a book that should not be missed. It’s a mesmerizing narrative that’s both a work of the imagination and a tribute to a woman who led many lives—Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Jackie O. Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or simply intrigued by the legends of American history, Dawn Tripp’s “Jackie” is poised to be a memorable read.
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