The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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By Caroline Kennedy

Read by Caroline Kennedy

Read by Edward M. Kennedy

Read by Viola Davis

Read by B. D. Wong

Read by Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Read by Claire Bloom

Read by Daniel Davis

Read by Byron Jennings

Read by Jennifer Wiltsie

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis loved literature, especially poetry. “Once you can express yourself,” she wrote, “you can tell the world what you want from it…All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words”. Now, Caroline Kennedy shares her mother’s favorite poems and the inspiration behind her strong belief in the power of literature.

The poems presented span centuries and include works by such renowned authors as Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, Homer, W.B. Yeats, Emily Dickinson, E.E. Cummings, and Robert Frost. This volume also includes poems by Jacqueline Kennedy. Illustrated with photographs of the Kennedy family, and illuminated by Caroline’s reflections on her mother’s life and work. A wonderful volume for reading aloud or by yourself, a meaningful gift or keepsake, this book offers an intimate view of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ world, and a poignant glimpse into her heart.

This audiobook includes a special reading by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Robert Frost reading “The Gift Outright” at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961.

On Sale
Feb 24, 2015
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781478905295

Caroline Kennedy

About the Author

Caroline Kennedy is the author and editor of twelve New York Times bestselling books on American history, politics and poetry. She is also an attorney and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017, and the only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. A graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Law School, Kennedy is active in the efforts to improve New York City public schools and serves as President of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

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