I enjoyed this charming fictional account about a part of Jackie Kennedy's life that we know little about (at least I knew little about it.) Jack (JFK) is hardly a major character in the book, except in the 3rd person. The real protagonist is his best friend, Lem Billings (yes, a real person), who "took care of" Jackie while Jack was courting her.....sort of. He was busy with his Senate campaign and had little time for courting or dating, so he called upon his best friend to entertain her and insure that she didn't get away. From Good Reads:
It is a surprising look at Jackie before she was that Jackie. And in best-selling author Louis Bayard’s witty and deeply empathetic telling, Jackie & Me is a page-turning story of friendship, love, sacrifice, and betrayal— and a fresh take on two iconic American figures.
I recommend it!
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