White House by the Sea

By Kate Storey,

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"Impeccably researched...captivating!" -Elin Hilderbrand * "A well-paced history." -The New York Times Book Review * "Fascinating...with new details and well-sourced reporting." -Associated Press

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The intimate, multigenerational story of the Kennedy family as seen through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod-the iconic place where they've celebrated,…

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1 author picked White House by the Sea as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book because it offers an intimate glimpse into the place that the Kennedys called home, where they felt most comfortable, and where they went to celebrate their triumphs and mourn their tragedies.

Storey is a terrific writer who makes the reader feel as if they are on the Cape with the family as they engage in various (and often strenuous) activities. She manages to capture the family's life away from cameras and reporters.  

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