Author: Mohammed Badrul Alam
Publisher: Nova Publishers
ISBN: 9781594545580
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The primary purpose of this book is to investigate the various facets of the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a person who symbolised herself as an American icon for most of her adult life both before, during and after her years in the White House as the First Lady of the United States. The book also examines the early years of Jacqueline Kennedy in order to find out whether there were any traits in her personality that prepared her for the more challenging times which she had to endure in her later years. The book makes an honest attempt to touch upon the fascinating life Jacqueline Kennedy led which touched one and all crossing across various sections of American society. Through an organisation of ten chapters, the book covers Jackie's life from her early childhood years in East Hampton, Long Island to the final days in Manhattan, New York City.
Just Like Jackie
Author: Lindsey Stoddard
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062652931
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Family is family, no matter what it looks like. Readers will cheer for this pitch-perfect story, just right for fans of such books as The Great Gilly Hopkins and Fish in a Tree. For as long as Robinson Hart can remember, it’s just been her and Grandpa. He taught her about cars, baseball, and everything else worth knowing. But Grandpa’s memory has been getting bad—so bad that he sometimes can’t even remember Robbie’s name. She’s sure that she’s making things worse by getting in trouble at school, but she can’t resist using her fists when bullies like Alex Carter make fun of her for not having a mom. Now she’s stuck in group guidance—and to make things even worse, Alex Carter is there too. There’s no way Robbie’s going to open up about her life to some therapy group, especially not with Alex in the room. Besides, if she told anyone how forgetful Grandpa’s been getting lately, they’d take her away from him. He’s the only family she has—and it’s up to her to keep them together, no matter what. Praise for Just Like Jackie: "I was truly moved by this refreshing story about a scrappy young heroine and her struggle to protect her family."—Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of Pax “Just Like Jackie is a lovely story of acceptance—about what makes a family and how we make our own families, and about embracing our differences.”—Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign "A fresh coming-of-age novel as feisty, funny, and forthright as its protagonist. Robinson overcomes obstacles with wit, grit, and a growing compassion for others, showing us that families are what we make them and happiness is found in the simple gifts we take for granted. A rich, rewarding read all around."—John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day “As close to perfect as a book for middle grade children can get!”—Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck ? "Stoddard debuts with a quiet but powerful narrative that gently unpacks Alzheimer’s, centers mental health, and moves through the intimate and intense emotional landscape of family—what seems to break one and what can remake it. Validating, heart-rending, and a deft blend of suffering and inspiration."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A home-run story that will resonate with all who feel they might not fit into the perfect definition of a family.”—School Library Journal “Debut author Stoddard crafts a winning narrator in Robinson. A beautiful story about the true meaning of family, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt.”—Booklist
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062652931
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Family is family, no matter what it looks like. Readers will cheer for this pitch-perfect story, just right for fans of such books as The Great Gilly Hopkins and Fish in a Tree. For as long as Robinson Hart can remember, it’s just been her and Grandpa. He taught her about cars, baseball, and everything else worth knowing. But Grandpa’s memory has been getting bad—so bad that he sometimes can’t even remember Robbie’s name. She’s sure that she’s making things worse by getting in trouble at school, but she can’t resist using her fists when bullies like Alex Carter make fun of her for not having a mom. Now she’s stuck in group guidance—and to make things even worse, Alex Carter is there too. There’s no way Robbie’s going to open up about her life to some therapy group, especially not with Alex in the room. Besides, if she told anyone how forgetful Grandpa’s been getting lately, they’d take her away from him. He’s the only family she has—and it’s up to her to keep them together, no matter what. Praise for Just Like Jackie: "I was truly moved by this refreshing story about a scrappy young heroine and her struggle to protect her family."—Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of Pax “Just Like Jackie is a lovely story of acceptance—about what makes a family and how we make our own families, and about embracing our differences.”—Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign "A fresh coming-of-age novel as feisty, funny, and forthright as its protagonist. Robinson overcomes obstacles with wit, grit, and a growing compassion for others, showing us that families are what we make them and happiness is found in the simple gifts we take for granted. A rich, rewarding read all around."—John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day “As close to perfect as a book for middle grade children can get!”—Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck ? "Stoddard debuts with a quiet but powerful narrative that gently unpacks Alzheimer’s, centers mental health, and moves through the intimate and intense emotional landscape of family—what seems to break one and what can remake it. Validating, heart-rending, and a deft blend of suffering and inspiration."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A home-run story that will resonate with all who feel they might not fit into the perfect definition of a family.”—School Library Journal “Debut author Stoddard crafts a winning narrator in Robinson. A beautiful story about the true meaning of family, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt.”—Booklist
Jack and Jackie
Author: Christopher P. Andersen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786208869
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Traces the relationship of President Kennedy and his wife, discussing the public and private aspects of their marriage.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786208869
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Traces the relationship of President Kennedy and his wife, discussing the public and private aspects of their marriage.
Jackie Kennedy
Author: Mohammed Badrul Alam
Publisher: Nova Publishers
ISBN: 9781594545580
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The primary purpose of this book is to investigate the various facets of the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a person who symbolised herself as an American icon for most of her adult life both before, during and after her years in the White House as the First Lady of the United States. The book also examines the early years of Jacqueline Kennedy in order to find out whether there were any traits in her personality that prepared her for the more challenging times which she had to endure in her later years. The book makes an honest attempt to touch upon the fascinating life Jacqueline Kennedy led which touched one and all crossing across various sections of American society. Through an organisation of ten chapters, the book covers Jackie's life from her early childhood years in East Hampton, Long Island to the final days in Manhattan, New York City.
Publisher: Nova Publishers
ISBN: 9781594545580
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The primary purpose of this book is to investigate the various facets of the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a person who symbolised herself as an American icon for most of her adult life both before, during and after her years in the White House as the First Lady of the United States. The book also examines the early years of Jacqueline Kennedy in order to find out whether there were any traits in her personality that prepared her for the more challenging times which she had to endure in her later years. The book makes an honest attempt to touch upon the fascinating life Jacqueline Kennedy led which touched one and all crossing across various sections of American society. Through an organisation of ten chapters, the book covers Jackie's life from her early childhood years in East Hampton, Long Island to the final days in Manhattan, New York City.
What Jackie Taught Us
Author: Tina Santi Flaherty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101494271
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
She was a woman of confidence, focus, and passion, and it made her one of the world's greatest sources of inspiration and influence. She drew on a remarkable wealth of self-knowledge and a sense of purpose to cope with extraordinary public demands and overwhelming private needs. How can anyone emulate Jackie? What Jackie Taught Us offers Jackie's own personal lessons about how best to live one's life with poise, grace, and zest, including wisdom about image and style, courage and vision, men, marriage, motherhood, and motivation, and how best to apply those lessons to everyday life. With the shining example of this American icon, we can illuminate who we are, what we want—and what we truly need from ourselves and each other.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101494271
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
She was a woman of confidence, focus, and passion, and it made her one of the world's greatest sources of inspiration and influence. She drew on a remarkable wealth of self-knowledge and a sense of purpose to cope with extraordinary public demands and overwhelming private needs. How can anyone emulate Jackie? What Jackie Taught Us offers Jackie's own personal lessons about how best to live one's life with poise, grace, and zest, including wisdom about image and style, courage and vision, men, marriage, motherhood, and motivation, and how best to apply those lessons to everyday life. With the shining example of this American icon, we can illuminate who we are, what we want—and what we truly need from ourselves and each other.
Jackie Chan
Author: Amy Stone
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
ISBN: 0836876482
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
For decades, stunt master Jackie Chan has brought humor as well as skill to martial arts movies. He delights audiences with his death-defying stunts and abilities as an actor and director. His movies include Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour, and New Police Story. Winner of many awards, Jackie Chan has his star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, His work continues to thrill action-movie fans around the world. Book jacket.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
ISBN: 0836876482
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
For decades, stunt master Jackie Chan has brought humor as well as skill to martial arts movies. He delights audiences with his death-defying stunts and abilities as an actor and director. His movies include Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour, and New Police Story. Winner of many awards, Jackie Chan has his star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, His work continues to thrill action-movie fans around the world. Book jacket.
Diana and Jackie
Author: Jay Mulvaney
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312321871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
History has seen only a few women so magical, so evanescent, that they captured the spirit and imagination of their times. Diana, Princess of Wales and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were two of these rare creatures. They were the most famous women of the twentieth century ~ admired, respected, even adored at times; rebuked, mocked and reviled at others. Separated by nationality and a generation apart, they led two surprisingly similar lives. Both were the daughters of acrimonious divorce. Both wed men twelve years their senior, men who needed "trophy brides" to advance their careers. Both married into powerful and domineering families, who tried, unsuccessfully, to tame their willful independence. Both inherited power through marriage and both rebelled within their official roles, forever crushing the archetype. And both revolutionized dynasties. And yet in many ways they were completely different: Jackie lived her life with an English "stiff upper lip" ~ never complaining, never explaining in the face of immense public curiosity. Diana lived her life with an American "quivering lower lip" ~ with televised tell-alls, exposing her family drama to a world eager for every detail. These two lives have been well documented but never before compared. And never before examined in the context of their times. Jay Mulvaney, author of Kennedy Weddings and Jackie: The Clothes of Camelot, probes the lives of these two twentieth century icons and discovers: The nature of their personalities forged from the cradle by their relationships with their fathers, Black Jack Bouvier and Johnny Spencer. ·Their early years, and their early relationships with men. ·Their marriages, and the truth behind the lies, the betrayals and the arrangements. ·Their greatest achievements: motherhood. ·Their prickly relationships with their august mothers-in-law, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II · Their lives as single women, working mothers. · Their roles as icons and archetypes. Graced with never before seen photographs from many private collections, and painstakingly researched, 0Diana and Jackie presents these two remarkable and unique women as they have never been seen before.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312321871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
History has seen only a few women so magical, so evanescent, that they captured the spirit and imagination of their times. Diana, Princess of Wales and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were two of these rare creatures. They were the most famous women of the twentieth century ~ admired, respected, even adored at times; rebuked, mocked and reviled at others. Separated by nationality and a generation apart, they led two surprisingly similar lives. Both were the daughters of acrimonious divorce. Both wed men twelve years their senior, men who needed "trophy brides" to advance their careers. Both married into powerful and domineering families, who tried, unsuccessfully, to tame their willful independence. Both inherited power through marriage and both rebelled within their official roles, forever crushing the archetype. And both revolutionized dynasties. And yet in many ways they were completely different: Jackie lived her life with an English "stiff upper lip" ~ never complaining, never explaining in the face of immense public curiosity. Diana lived her life with an American "quivering lower lip" ~ with televised tell-alls, exposing her family drama to a world eager for every detail. These two lives have been well documented but never before compared. And never before examined in the context of their times. Jay Mulvaney, author of Kennedy Weddings and Jackie: The Clothes of Camelot, probes the lives of these two twentieth century icons and discovers: The nature of their personalities forged from the cradle by their relationships with their fathers, Black Jack Bouvier and Johnny Spencer. ·Their early years, and their early relationships with men. ·Their marriages, and the truth behind the lies, the betrayals and the arrangements. ·Their greatest achievements: motherhood. ·Their prickly relationships with their august mothers-in-law, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II · Their lives as single women, working mothers. · Their roles as icons and archetypes. Graced with never before seen photographs from many private collections, and painstakingly researched, 0Diana and Jackie presents these two remarkable and unique women as they have never been seen before.
Janet and Jackie
Author: Jan Pottker
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312302818
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The first book to explore Jackie Kennedy's relationship with her mother illuminates often-overlooked aspects of the Kennedy family following the assassination of JFK.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312302818
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The first book to explore Jackie Kennedy's relationship with her mother illuminates often-overlooked aspects of the Kennedy family following the assassination of JFK.
Just Jackie
Author: Edward Klein
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307574814
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
In this journalistic tour de force, bestselling author Edward Klein, a friend of Jacqueline Onassis's for many years, takes us behind the public image to give us a story that has never been told before. For this myth-shattering portrait, Klein has amassed a wealth of exclusive information from private documents and correspondence; FBI files; and hundreds of interviews with Jackie's friends, the associates of Aristotle Onassis, and people familiar with her longtime companion, the mysterious diamond merchant Maurice Tempelsman. Many people break their silence here for the first time. Much more than a portrait of a famous celebrity, JUST JACKIE: HER PRIVATE YEARS captures the essence of a captivating woman whose passion for wealth was matched only by her deep need for privacy.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307574814
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
In this journalistic tour de force, bestselling author Edward Klein, a friend of Jacqueline Onassis's for many years, takes us behind the public image to give us a story that has never been told before. For this myth-shattering portrait, Klein has amassed a wealth of exclusive information from private documents and correspondence; FBI files; and hundreds of interviews with Jackie's friends, the associates of Aristotle Onassis, and people familiar with her longtime companion, the mysterious diamond merchant Maurice Tempelsman. Many people break their silence here for the first time. Much more than a portrait of a famous celebrity, JUST JACKIE: HER PRIVATE YEARS captures the essence of a captivating woman whose passion for wealth was matched only by her deep need for privacy.
Jackie Stiles
Author: Mark Stewart
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780761326144
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
A biography of WNBA star Jackie Stiles, a guard for the Portland Fire who was named Rookie of the Year in 2001.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780761326144
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
A biography of WNBA star Jackie Stiles, a guard for the Portland Fire who was named Rookie of the Year in 2001.
Jackie Robinson
Author: Susan Muaddi Darraj
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438100485
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Before 1947, professional baseball was as segregated as the rest of American society: Black baseball players were forced to compete in the Negro Leagues, rather than in Major League Baseball. But on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and changed history by becoming the first African American to play in the Major League Baseball. Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and managed by the visionary Branch Rickey, Robinson spent 10 seasons in the major leagues, during which time the Dodgers won six pennants. Robinson was a six-time All-Star, the National League Rookie of the Year in 1947, and the National League MVP in 1949. This fully illustrated, highly readable biography traces the phenomenal rise of this all-American icon.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438100485
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Before 1947, professional baseball was as segregated as the rest of American society: Black baseball players were forced to compete in the Negro Leagues, rather than in Major League Baseball. But on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and changed history by becoming the first African American to play in the Major League Baseball. Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and managed by the visionary Branch Rickey, Robinson spent 10 seasons in the major leagues, during which time the Dodgers won six pennants. Robinson was a six-time All-Star, the National League Rookie of the Year in 1947, and the National League MVP in 1949. This fully illustrated, highly readable biography traces the phenomenal rise of this all-American icon.