The Eternal Waltz of Jacqueline Kennedy – Kristin Elizabeth Marshall (giveaway)
Kristin Elizabeth Marshall, a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Psychology, has burst into the literary world with her first book.
From the back of the book:
Set in the historic and familiar context of what is arguably the most iconic American Family, The Eternal Waltz of Jacqueline Kennedy portrays through elegant, lyrical prose a single ethereal day spent in eternity. Jackie Kennedy, together with her husband and children for one final treasured day, takes us on a literary tour-de-force, a spiritual journey that unfolds as she reflects on her life. She examines both her immeasureable joys and her personal tragedies, not only the loves and the losses that spring from the timeless universality of family, but those that arose from that turbulent, triumphant, and uniquely American era surrounding John F. Kennedy’s brief presidency.
I will admit that when I first started reading this book I wasn’t sure what to think or if I would even like it, but as I continued on through the author’s vivid imagery of the day, I was drawn into the story and almost felt like I was right there next to them as they played in the garden or sailed on the boat or ran through a rainstorm to seek shelter. This book also provokes the reader to ponder things such as sand and how Jackie explains to Caroline that we are all crushers of rock and coral and we all create sand.
We all know that if you read to children that it will encourage them to enjoy the written word from a young age. As the author states in one chapter: The children devour the words like edible sweets. The books, nourishing food for their hungry young souls. That is what books should be, food for their souls!
There is a chapter called The Famine and the Feast which relates a story of Caroline having a tea party with her dolls from various countries. Although the dolls do not have names, they sit next to each other and do not complain about who they are sitting next to or that they are all fed from the same cup and spoon.
Take a break from reality and pick up this book and get swept away in a day with the Kennedys. You will be glad that you did!
So now for the fun stuff – I am giving away the copy of this book that the author sent me to a lucky winner. This contest is open to residents of the US and Canada. Just leave a comment here on my blog and why you might like to read this book and on Friday, July 29th I will choose a lucky winner to experience the day caught on paper.
Tommi
What a magical time it was during the Kennedy years—not only in the political world but in many others (Mad Men, etc). She certainly changed the way we look at the First Lady role. Would love to see what this author has written! Thank you for having the giveaway!
TJ
Joanne
Jackie Kennedy Onassis had to be one of the strongest women in American history. Such class. Would love to win a copy of this novel. Thank you for the opportunity to do that.
joannereynolds@sbcglobal.net
Kristi
This sounds like a very good read–a lot different take on a story we all think we know.
Patty Rosellini
iI would love this book for tfe simple reason Is that I love anything to do with tfe Kennedys and can never read enough. Thanks for the chance .
Andi
Leslie,
This book sounds great! I would love to win this book! I love historicals. Sounds right up my alley.
Thanks for the chance!
Andi
Shellie
I would be fascinated to read about this incredible woman who was the face of my mother’s generation
Jessica (Peace Love Books)
This sounds like such a good book!
I would want to read this because I love historical books, even if they didn’t happen that long ago. And your review makes it seem really good, so it would be awesome for a chance to read it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
-Jessica (Peace Love Books)
tweezle
Jackie Kennedy’s strength has always fascinated me. With your review it makes me really want to read this. I’d love a chance to win! Thanks
Patricia Blomeley-Maddigan
I would love this book!!
To read about, and be transported to, a place where we all long to be…
Just one more day…..
Thank you for this opportunity,
Patricia