Betty Ford
- 411 pages
- 15 hours of reading
An intimate and insightful biography of Betty Ford, the groundbreaking, candid, and resilient First Lady and wife of President Gerald Ford-- číst celé
Lisa McCubbin Books
Lisa McCubbin is the writer or coauthor of four New York Times bestsellers. An award-winning journalist, she has been a television news anchor and reporter, and spent more than five years in the Middle East as a freelance writer. Her work, often drawing on her extensive reporting background, offers deep insights into the lives and events that have shaped American history. McCubbin's ability to bring compelling narratives from both the past and the present makes her a significant voice in literature.
Originally published in hardcover in 2016 by Gallery Books.
Documents the events leading up to and following the assassination of the thirty-fifth president as revealed by the Secret Service agents who were present, in an account that also draws on letters written by Jackie Kennedy in the immediate aftermath and other previously undisclosed sources.
The Kennedy Detail
- 427 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The Secret Service, an elite team dedicated to protecting the president of the United States, faced an unimaginable failure on November 22, 1963, forever altering the nation. For the first time, a member of JFK's detail shares the inside story of the assassination and its profound aftermath. This account reflects dedication, courage, and loss, drawing on memories from fellow agents. The author portrays the vibrant, crowd-loving president who often defied security protocols, plunging into enthusiastic crowds. He details the meticulous planning for JFK's Texas visit and the agents' mounting concerns during the trip, compounded by long hours and little rest. The first lady, making her first political appearance after a personal tragedy, adds another layer of complexity. Vivid scenes emerge from the Kennedy detail: JFK's last words to his son before leaving Washington, the decision to use an open convertible due to sudden weather changes, and Mrs. Kennedy's harrowing moments outside a Dallas hospital. The narrative also captures the agents' immediate response to the president's death and their dismay at Jackie’s public mourning. Ultimately, this story reveals the emotional toll on the agents, their bonds, and the impact of conspiracy theories on their lives, providing a poignant look at heroism and heartbreak surrounding JFK's assassination.
Oczekiwała tylko tego, czego jej zaofiarować nie mógł: prywatności jej i jej dzieci. On zwracał się do niej per „pani Kennedy”. Ona do niego per „panie Hill”. Clint Hill, funkcjonariusz Secret Service, ochraniał słynną Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy od 1960 do 1964 roku. To nie była zwykła służba.... číst celé