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Forever Young: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr.
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by William Sylvester Noonan and Robert Huber
Sales Rank: 331988
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Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
Published by: Plume; Reprint edition October 30, 2007
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0452288924
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0452288928
Book Dimensions:
8.3 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
Weighs: 8 ounces
From Publishers Weekly
Though listeners will undoubtedly question Noonan's motive in penning this memoir-as well as his assertion that he and John F. Kennedy Jr. were best friends-Grupper's fluid, impartial delivery allows the material to speak for itself, resulting in an audio that is both easy to enjoy and easy to debate. Noonan has set out to debunk what he calls the "prince of Camelot myth" surrounding John. In its place, he draws a portrait of a flawed but intelligent individual who continually struggled under the weight of his legacy. Noonan's memoir is best at relaying anecdotes, such as the night Noonan tried to take on the paparazzi after John's 18th birthday bash, earning him the tabloid title of John's "beefy buddy." The audio isn't all fond memories, however, and at times something akin to bitterness creeps into Noonan's narrative. Though this may cause some listeners to tune out, most will take these moments-which Grupper wisely doesn't dramatize or downplay-in stride and enjoy the glimpse Noonan provides of the son of the Camelot myth.
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From AudioFile
This account of JFK, Jr.'s, short life could not be more engaging. The issues of class privilege and its burdens, as much as the Kennedy lineage, are portrayed with casual sophistication and an ear for universal narratives. An insider's biography, it has riveting stories that reveal Kennedy's humanitarian heart as well as his recklessness. The author has a nuanced grasp of what John and his sister, Caroline, faced as they navigated a complicated web of friends and critics, and dealt constantly with their celebrity and the weight of everyone's expectations. Adam Grupper is a marvelous interpreter of Kennedy's story--understated but not dull, and conveying a tone that perfectly evokes Billy Noonan talking at various stages of his relationship with the departed icon. T.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: Forever Young: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr. (Hardcover)
I've never been a JFK detractor or big fan but have always admired the way JFK, Jr. carried himself. This book confirms that what the public saw in the brief moments was really exactly what he appeared to be, a well grounded, bright, loyal, compassionate man who valued his privacy but could live with the attention maybe better than anyone thus far. Written by one of John's longest friend, Billy Noonan describes how they met on the Cape and how they lived their lives. Billy spent a great deal of time with Jackie also and gives a great perspective of her life and his respect for her. In addition, Billy lost a father at 13 and had this in common with Jr. This book is nothing more than a tale of two Baby Boomers living in a glorious period in America. But when one of the "normal" individuals is JFK, Jr., it takes on an entirely different perspective. The incidents that happened due to this fame are interesting to read as he relays his fascination and JFK, Jr.'s frustration dealing with the problem. Unfortunately, Carolyn Bessette was not equipped to deal with this intrusion into a normal life. I remember the incident where JFK poured water on a paparazzi on the Cape intruding on Carolyn and how he later came out and talked with the photographer attempting to apologize or at least ask for space. This is what is conveyed in this book. A compassionate individual who understood much more than the world will ever know. Always willing to help others in the world and as relayed by Noonan, a deeper understanding of the world problems brought out in their debates where Noonan took on a more conservative approach. I haven't voted Democratic and encourage you to not let your politics influence your decision to read this book. JFK Jr. is as close as this country will ever have to royalty and this book confirms what I've always felt, he wears the crown well.
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