Marcia Chellis, friend, confidante, and the Joan Kennedy's administrative assistant during the 1980 campaign, has written the story of this extraordinary woman with candor, compassion and profound insight, detailing the emotional undercurrents, the powerful personalities and the tragic events that shaped the course of her life. Joan Kennedy's willingness to face up to her personal problems, her determinarion to survive, will be an inspiration to every women who must make difficult choices in her own life involving love and marriage, her responsiblitiy to her family, and her obligation to herself.
Professional Reviews
Houston Post
“The book does make readers feel sympathy and admiration for Kennedy.”
--Julie Gilbert, the Houston Post
Boston Herald
“Throughout this searing, eloquent book, Marcia Chellis lauds Joan’s willpower, innate decency and integrity.”
--Judy Bass, the Boston Herald
San Mateo Times
“I really enjoyed our conversation and I admire the way you stand up for your convictions. You are the right person with the right stuff to chronicle profiles of feminine courage.”
--Jack Russell, San Mateo Times
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