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The Importance of Being Kennedy | 
 enlarge | Author: Laurie Graham
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Category: Book
List Price: £11.99
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 326
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 0007228848
EAN: 9780007228843
ASIN: 0007228848
Publication Date: July 2, 2007
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 A little masterpiece. July 31, 2008
This is the first Laurie Graham book I have read. I've always had an interest in the Kennedy story and have read many factual accounts on their family history. I thoroughly enjoyed this fictional story peppered with real life facts. I loved the other minor characters as well such as Fidelma the other nursery maid. Laurie Graham's way of using Irish turns of phrase made me smile, she really nailed the humourous put downs and didn't let Rose or Joe Kennedy off lightly. Highly recommend, I am now looking forward to reading some of Graham's other books.
Hugely entertaining - shame it had to end! July 14, 2008
Having read Future Homemakers of America and enjoying it, I thought I'd try another book by Laurie Graham and she is now a firm favourite with me.
The Importance of Being Kennedy was a fantastic read - less focus was on JFK and more on the less celebrated members of the family like Rose and Kit (Kathleen). I didn't really have much knowledge of the Kennedy family history - I was vaguely aware that there had been a number of deaths - and found this hugely entertaining, so much so that I am going to read up on them a bit more, particularly poor Rose.
A must read for all fans of the kennedy's. June 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is so well composed you find yourself reading it with an Irish accent.
The story is told in first person through the eyes of Nora Brennan, a trusted and valued member of the Kennedy houshold. Nora, like the kennedy's, was an Irish immigrant and her wonderful celtic humour shines throughout the book.
Nora knew the Kennedy family far better than anyone outside the family and this book gives a touching portrayal of their family life.
Stories about Rosemary Kennedy are particularly touching. Nora worked for the Kennedy's for many years and was more like a surrogate mother to the Kennedy clan than a member of staff. Even after her return to the UK her devotion and loyalty to the family continued.
Another Gem May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book, almost as much as her previous book. Laurie Graham has a knack for funny and poignant re-examinations of historical figures; in this case the Kennedys. I found it really made me want to know more about them and their circle. I would highly recommend it as a very entertaining book about a not-particularly-sympathetic group of people.
Excellent from beginning to end October 24, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the latest Laurie Graham, and is as usual totally gripping. The Kennedy's appear to have been a not-very-nice lot, but there is one member who rebelled against the parents from hell, and you feel like cheering her on. I would recommend it highly, along with any other books written by this very clever author.
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