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The Men We Became: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr.
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List Price:
$17.99
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$15.38
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Rating:
4.0 / 5
Release:
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Sales Rank:
893550
Binding: Paperback
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Rob Littell was a freshman at Brown when he met JFK, Jr. Although Littell came from a privileged background, it was worlds apart from the glamorous life of the son of the late President and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Littell recounts dinners at Jacqueline Onassiss apartmentwhere she surprised him with his favorite foodand weekends at her retreat in Marthas Vineyard, where she critiqued their touch football. As students, Littell and Kennedy bummed around Europe. Later, they shared apartments in New York. Later still, Littell was part of Johns secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette. Three years later, Rob was a pallbearer at his funeral.This is an intimate, detailed and affectionate memoir of an extraordinary young man by a close friend. |
Customer Reviews
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Thanks Mr. Littell, Tuesday, December 01, 2009
You are a lucky man Mr. Littell and you share your story well. I've read alot of Kennedy books and I found your account of your friendship with JFK Jr. the best. I read it in one sitting. From most accounts John sounded like a great guy who handled his lot in life with grace and charm. For you to have such access to him and his family was obviously quite an experience and you shared it honestly and accurately. Thanks for you story and I hope all is well with you and your family.
Rating: 5 out of 5
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A sweet, true story, Monday, October 26, 2009
This is a very ordinary memoir about two young men in extraordinary circumstances. Rob & John became buds at school and grew up together. Roommates, groomsmen together, friends to one another's families, and finally, Rob was one of John's honorary pallbearers. The JFK Jr in these pages is a regular guy, something he worked very hard to be. His mother loved him and was involved with his friends (I loved how she prepared for Rob as a dinner guest), his big sister loved him and loved to tease him, and he fell in love with a beautiful blonde named Carolyn who had trouble adapting to his fishbowl existence. It's not a 4-star, definitive biography. But it is a sweet, genuine memoir of a 20-year friendship that took them from 18 to 38, from childhood to manhood and death.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Nice memoir about the real person, and not just the media prince, Saturday, September 12, 2009
It was a nice reflection on a friendship that spanned yrs, and obviously meant a great deal to both parties. I don't think the author exploited the friendship - rather he really wanted to let people know that the person behind all the pictures was a decent, caring human being. If you are a Kennedy fan, you will enjoy this read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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