Rose Kennedy : the life and times of a political matriarch

Perry, Barbara A. (Barbara Ann), 1956-

Book 2013

Describes the life of the Kennedy family matriarch using information culled from her newly-made-public diaries and letters from defying her father's wishes and marrying Joseph Kennedy through the crushing tragedies that seem to plague her extensive family.

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Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, 1890-1995

Mothers of presidents United States Biography

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ISBN:

9780393068955
0393068951

Edition:

First edition

Description:

404 pages, 16 unnumbered pagess of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Honey Fitz's daughter
"Your obedient child"
Joe's wife
Mother of nine
Mater admirabilis
Ambassadress extraordinaire
Pluperfect Rose
Gold Star Mother
Matriarch of a political dynasty
Mother of the President
Mater Dolorosa
Stabat Mater
Times remembered

LCCN:

2013006529

Control Number:

893291

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