The House of Kennedy

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: David Pittu

Now with an all-new bonus chapter—in the bestselling The House of Kennedy, “James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history . . . re-telling the political clan’s rise and fall and rise again (and fall again) with novelistic style” (People).

The Kennedys have always been a family of charismatic adventurers, raised to take risks and excel, living by the dual family mottos: "To whom much is given, much is expected" and "Win at all costs." And they do—but at a price.

Across decades and generations, the Kennedys have occupied a unique place in the American imagination: charmed, cursed, at once familiar and unknowable. The House of Kennedy is a revealing, fascinating account of America's most storied family, as told by America's most trusted storyteller.

Critic reviews

"When I wrote my first novel after several nonfiction works about politics, James Patterson lovingly lambasted me for infringing on his thriller territory. Now I know how he feels as he crosses into political nonfiction with this juicy and entertaining look at a family that continues to wield power and influence. He's too good--it isn't fair!" --Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and author of The Hellfire Club

Excellent

I have read much over the years, but this was enlightening and very well done. I'm so glad I listened!

wonderful

I met the Kennedy 's as a college student wad a supporter of him
loved the book

such a great and detailed telling of the tragedy that is the Kennedy name

narration was great and loved how the story and facts unfolded. definitely recommend this

Compelling listen

Only thing that's annoying is the music between the chapters. Other than that you can't stop listening!

Nothing New

If you've read more than one of the massive number of Kennedy biographies, you won't find anything new in this book.
The book flow is ok the narration is good.
I could have done without the music between chapters. Which is why the audio version ratings, overall and performance get 4 stars .. picky I know.