White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port

The Kennedy family's Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod is the subject of Kate Storey's book, "White House by the Sea," which is based on more than a hundred in-depth interviews with family members, friends, neighbors, household and security staff. The book offers a rich and textured account of the Kennedys' lives in their summer refuge, including surprising revelations about the family's greatest tragedy, the rivalrous relationship between brothers Jack and Joe, details about Jackie's life at the compound, and previously unknown glimpses into JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessettes loving and ill-fated relationship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

The Kennedy family's intimate, multi-generational tale is told through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod, the famous location where they have celebrated, mourned, and created the most intimate of ties. More than a hundred in-depth interviews by a renowned Esquire writer were used to create this book.

Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, is inseparable from the Kennedy family. For a century, America's most illustrious political family has come to this location to celebrate, bond, play, and, yes, also grieve. It is also the backdrop for so many events that we still recall: JFK delivering his presidential acceptance speech, Jackie conversing with a Life magazine reporter just days after her husband's murder, Senator Edward Kennedy seeking refuge after the Chappaquiddick accident, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger getting married, and even Conor Kennedy wooing pop sensation Taylor Swift. Anyone who has lived in, worked at, or visited the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port has had a front-row seat to history.

Journalist Kate Storey now provides us with a remarkably intimate and poignant look at the rhythms of an American dynasty with extraordinary access to the Kennedy family. Storey provides a rich and textured account of the Kennedy's lives in their summer refuge by drawing from more than a hundred conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, household and security staff.

This book contains many surprising revelations spanning the decades, from the 1920s, when Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy rented and then purchased a home known as The Malcolm Cottage, to today, when many Kennedys have purchased their own homes surrounding what is now called The Big House.

The Kennedys' summer retreat, The Big House, is a stunning property that has been in the family for generations. It is a sprawling estate that includes a main house, guest houses, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a private beach. The house is decorated with family photos, souvenirs, and artifacts, and it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for spending time with loved ones.

One of the most interesting aspects of the book is the family's close relationship with the staff who work at the compound. The staff members are like family to the Kennedys, and they have been with the family for many years. They have seen the family through ups and downs, and they have played a significant role in shaping the family's legacy.

The book also provides a glimpse into the family's personal lives. It reveals the struggles and challenges that the Kennedys have faced over the years, as well as the joys and accomplishments that they have achieved. It is clear that the Kennedy family is a close-knit group that values family and tradition.

Overall, "The Kennedy Compound: A History of the American Dynasty" is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the Kennedy family. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in American history, politics, or the Kennedy family.

Weight: 551g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982159184