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Mrs. Kennedy and Me
- An Intimate Memoir
- Narrated by: Jeremy Bobb
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
He called her Mrs. Kennedy. SHE called him Mr. Hill.
For four years, from the election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy in November 1960 until after the election of Lyndon Johnson in 1964, Clint Hill was the Secret Service agent assigned to guard the glamorous and intensely private Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. During those four years, he went from being a reluctant guardian to a fiercely loyal watchdog and, in many ways, her closest friend.
Now, looking back 50 years, Clint Hill tells his story for the first time, offering a tender, enthralling, and tragic portrayal of how a Secret Service agent who started life in a North Dakota orphanage became the most trusted man in the life of the First Lady who captivated first the nation and then the world.
When he was initially assigned to the new First Lady, Agent Hill envisioned tea parties and gray-haired matrons. But as soon as he met her, he was swept up in the whirlwind of her beauty, her grace, her intelligence, her coy humor, her magnificent composure, and her extraordinary spirit.
From the start, the job was like no other, and Clint was by her side through the early days of JFK's presidency; the birth of sons John and Patrick and Patrick's sudden death; Kennedy-family holidays in Hyannis Port and Palm Beach; Jackie's trips to Europe, Asia, and South America; Jackie's intriguing meetings with men like Aristotle Onassis, Gianni Agnelli, and André Malraux; the dark days of the year that followed the assassination; to the farewell party she threw for Clint when he left her protective detail after four years. All she wanted was the one thing he could not give her: a private life for her and her children.
Filled with unforgettable details, startling revelations, and sparkling, intimate moments, this is the once-in-a-lifetime story of a man doing the most exciting job in the world, with a woman all the world loved, and the tragedy that ended it all too soon - a tragedy that haunted him for 50 years.
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- smb76
- 10-04-23
Fantastic read
Definitely would recommend. Beautifully written, a very touching tribute to Jackie Kennedy and of course JFK.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-03-22
interesting book, beautifully told
I loved this book - it was a unique insight into JBK time in the White House. There’s no big revelations or anything damaging - it’s very respectful. The narrator voice is amazing
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- Philippa
- 07-05-17
Brilliant
This is one of the most fascinating audio books I have listened to. What a life he has led. A gripping account of his time as the secret service agent for Jackie Kennedy - so thoughtfully written and a real tribute to the Kennedy family. I didn't want it to end.
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- Steph
- 31-05-20
Fascinating Insight
I have always been fascinated by the Kennedys and this first hand experience really added to my interest. Unsurprisingly, it's a fairly biased account but from a man whose job it was to protect Jackie Kennedy, there was never likely to be any gossip or anything.
I loved hearing about how they lived and the luxurious lifestyle they had and the author had me in tears for the last few chapters and epilogue...very emotional.
The narrator was great too but hearing Clint Hill himself at the start and end really added something special.
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- Denis Feen
- 29-11-18
A touching account by a very brave man
Well read and fascinating. It’s such a shame Clint Hill doesn’t seem to be fully aware of just how brave a man he truly is. I hope he finds well deserved peace through sharing his story.
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- C' O'S
- 02-07-17
A Great insight into Jackie Kennedy
Great story , brought tears to my eyes @ final 3 chapters. Hope they are all reunited now.
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- Sue 21866
- 01-03-23
Have tissues close by
Ever since I can remember I’ve been fascinated and a little bit in love with JFK and watch and read as much as I can about his life. I’m not ashamed to admit I couldn’t stop listening to this book and I cried. It’s told by a man who obviously loved Jackie. The narrators voice is soothing and just adds to the story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 21-07-12
Amazing
Brilliant, please buy this book. You will be lost in the narrators voice (sounds a bit like Rob Lowe) it's soothing. This book does'nt go in for gossip but tells the story of Jackie Kennedy during her time as The First Lady by her own Secret Service guard. I really really enjoyed this book and didn't want it to end. I highly recommend it.
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- Kim
- 23-12-12
Mrs. Kennedy and me
What a great listen; Through the words of a man that was maybe closer to Mrs. Kennedy than the President was. All her joys, sorrows, and worries, are told explicitly.
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- Consumer East Anglia
- 06-02-21
Poignant and Touching
I enjoyed this book a lot. It is an insight into another world. The author hit the right note and you can see through his words what a brilliant Agent he was to the Kennedy Family. Written by a noble and true gentleman. That terrible day which changed lives and a generation. You’ve got to read this!
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