Once upon A Secret
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In the summer of 1962, nineteen-year-old Mimi Beardsley arrived by train in Washington, D.C., to begin an internship in the White House press office. The Kennedy Administration had reinvigorated the capital and the country--and Mimi was eager to contribute. For a young woman from a privileged but sheltered
… More »In the summer of 1962, nineteen-year-old Mimi Beardsley arrived by train in Washington, D.C., to begin an internship in the White House press office. The Kennedy Administration had reinvigorated the capital and the country--and Mimi was eager to contribute. For a young woman from a privileged but sheltered upbringing, the job was the chance of a lifetime. Although she started as a lowly intern, Mimi made an impression on Kennedy's inner circle and, after just three days at the White House, she was presented to the President himself. Almost immediately, the two began an affair that would continue for the next eighteen months.
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Add a CommentI borrowed this book expecting to hate a pathetic memoir. I didn't hate it and it isn't only a memoir. Interesting insight into the times, women and attitudes of men in power. This nineteen year old was obviously groomed for the role as history shows many were, and only came forward after she was outed 40 years later. The sixties were different for women. Hopefully things have changed for the better. Interesting to see how the press works - then and now.
This book was extremely boring I am ashamed of myslef that I actually decided to give it a chance to read I have read an enormous amount of books on the Kennedy's as well Jaqueline, not certain what this woman was thinking or what she may think she would accomplish but I am certainly ashamed to have given my time up for it regardless if it be true or not after so many years she decides to write it ... trying to make a buck after being a closet slut for the President of the USA does not add up, my heart aches that JFK daughter Caroline or her children may have to hear of this trash ! Regardless do you really think a intelligent man such as JFK would trust a 19 year old when he has an intelligent wife and has had his prick of the crop ??? My advice let this book sit ont he shelves shame on her.
Mimi Alford provides a well documented account of her experiences at the White House. I found it both interesting and shocking. What I found most interesting is the the sharp contrast of the media now and then.
Horrible trash. Ms. Alford was not coerced in her capacity as mistress to JFK, she voluntarily and willingly submitted herself, rationalizing her actions as being somewhat "mesmerized" by Kennedy's magnetic aura. However, the one thing I kept thinking throughout the portions I read was that she could have simply said no! One wonders what in the world she thought of herself, apparently not much. One simply does not sympathize with her story or understand her motivation to share her story at this time, other than to surmise that money played a big factor. Embarrassing episodes illustrated her playing the "waiting" game, installed in hotels/motels as she waited to be "used". My sarcasm is genuine. She writes of continuing her affair with Kennedy while dating and becoming engaged to be married, finally telling her fiance about her affair with JFK on November 22. I was so disgusted that I did not bother to finish the book, quickly returning it to the library. This book is just plain trash. Ms. Alford should be ashamed of herself.