Jackie After O

Jackie After O examines the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the years following 1975, when she became a widow for the second time. The book follows her transformation from a media-pursued celebrity into a book editor in New York City. The narrative tracks Jackie's career at Viking Press and later Doubleday, where she worked for nearly two decades. Her professional choices and relationships during this period reveal aspects of her character that went largely unreported by the media of her time. Through archival research and interviews, author Tina Cassidy reconstructs Jackie's daily life as she navigated her new identity and career while maintaining her role as mother and public figure. The book covers her work on over 100 publishing projects and her real estate dealings in Manhattan and Martha's Vineyard. This biography presents a different view of a cultural icon, focusing on her pursuit of independence and professional fulfillment rather than her roles as First Lady or society figure. The story demonstrates how a woman in middle age redefined herself beyond the confines of public expectations.

Readers note this book focuses more on Jackie Kennedy's publishing career and later life than her time as First Lady. Many appreciate the fresh angle and detailed research into her work at Viking and Doubleday. Comments highlight the fascinating glimpses into her professional relationships and editorial decision-making. Liked: - Coverage of lesser-known period of Jackie's life - Behind-the-scenes look at publishing industry - Historical context of women in workplace Disliked: - Uneven pacing - Too much focus on fashion/social life - Repetitive anecdotes - Lack of deeper analysis of her editorial choices Several readers mention wanting more about specific books she edited and her interactions with authors. Multiple reviews note the writing can feel scattered, jumping between topics without clear transitions. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (90+ ratings) LibraryThing: 3.5/5 (40+ ratings) One reviewer summarized: "Interesting subject matter but reads more like collected magazine articles than a cohesive biography."

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What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love by Carole Radziwill The story chronicles the inner circle of the Kennedy family through the perspective of Jackie's nephew's wife, offering insight into Jackie's final years.

Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books by William Kuhn The book reveals Jackie's life through her career as a book editor and the manuscripts she chose to champion.

Grace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House by Sally Bedell Smith This account explores the Kennedy administration's inner workings and Jackie's role in shaping the cultural atmosphere of Camelot.

The Editor by Steven Rowley This novel follows a young writer's relationship with his editor Jackie Onassis at Viking Press, drawing from her real-life publishing career.

⭐ Jackie Onassis worked as an editor at Viking Press and Doubleday for nearly two decades, helping publish over 100 books and working with authors like Michael Jackson and Carly Simon 🎨 During her time as an editor, Jackie saved Grand Central Terminal from demolition by leading a preservation campaign and raising awareness about the building's historical significance 📚 Author Tina Cassidy previously worked as an editor at The Boston Globe and wrote extensively about fashion, architecture, and cultural history 👗 After leaving the White House, Jackie's famous pillbox hats and formal attire were replaced by more casual clothing, including her signature oversized sunglasses and head scarves 💫 The book covers Jackie's transformation from 1975 to 1994, a period often overlooked by biographers but during which she found her own voice and independent identity outside of her famous marriages