John and Caroline: Their Lives in Pictures

By James Spada

Book Overview

They were America's children, symbolic of hope and youth, then of tragedy, and finally of the enduring power of the Kennedy legacy. In the 255 vibrant photographs in this book - mostly never before published - we watch John and Caroline grow up in the adoring, and sometimes harsh, glare of public attention. They were the youngest children to live in the White House in over a century - Caroline just three and John Jr. a newborn when their father took the oath of office. Symbolizing the youthful vigor of the new administration, they won the hearts of the American people as they romped around - and under - their father's desk in the Oval Office. And when, three years later, Caroline kissed JKF's coffin and John Jr. saluted the passing bier, they were forever etched into the nations' collective heart. We see their awkward adolescence, their sorrows at senseless losses in the family, their first forays into romance, their efforts to establish themselves as responsible adults, their happy marriages and Caroline's motherhood. And we watch in admiration as Caroline recovers from the untimely death of her beloved brother to assume the mantle of the Camelot legend. This is a book that will tug at the heart-strings of all who remember fondly these two remarkable American offspring.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312300913
• ISBN13: 9780312300913
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.4" x 0.7" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

jfk's children and their life in photo's

good to see how jackie kennedy was able to shield them until they could think for themselves . some very good photo's showing how close the three were , such a pity john's crash . so now i can see why caroline wrote her book ,"The right to privacy" .

One of the best photo books about the Kennedys

I am a devoted collector of Kennedy material, and have seen most all photos of John and Caroline that have been published. But James Spada has done a wonderful job of seeking out the lesser known photos and making editorial choices which create a truly unique book. This volume celebrates the joy of their lives and helps salve the pain we felt as we saw them suffer loss. I would suggest this book as a gift to anyone who loved John and continues to love Caroline.

Sensational, sweet siblings

A truly lovely book for any 'Kennedyphile'. Beautiful pictures, many never before seen, and consise, accurate text. The book is a decade by decade photo album showing, both together and separately, what a good job Jackie did in raising these two unique individuals. As adults, they remained the closest of friends. The pictures of marital bliss between John and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy are a little heavy handed, in light of their reported strained relationship, but they still bring a tear to the eye, wondering what might have been.

Touching, tender, loving and insightful

James Spada has created a loving tribute to the most famous brother and sister in America, John and Caroline Kennedy. Using a range of rarely seen photographs to tell the stories of their two remarkable lives, Spada weaves an emotionally vivid account of the lives of the Camelot Kids. A tasteful, and tasty, tribute to the children of JFK and Jackie.A MUST HAVE for any Kennedy fan.