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First Edition, First Printing, 2001. Drawing on newly available interviews, documents, and historical sources, Barbara Leaming presents an intimate portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy during her years as First Lady and her marriage to President John F. Kennedy. Moving beyond the familiar public image, the book explores the private challenges, political realities, and personal sacrifices that shaped Jackie Kennedy's life before and after the assassination of President Kennedy. Leaming examines the complexities of the Kennedy marriage, the pressures of life in the White House, and the lasting influence Jacqueline Kennedy had on American history and culture. Richly researched and thoughtfully written, this biography offers readers a deeper understanding of one of the twentieth century's most iconic women. *Good condition. Includes dust jacket that shows only very minor wear. Very clean. Tight hinges.