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The first Kennedys, the humble roots of an American dynasty, Neal Thompson

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The first Kennedys, the humble roots of an American dynasty, Neal Thompson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-323) and index

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collective biography

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The first Kennedys

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1224247015

Responsibility statement

Neal Thompson

Sub title

the humble roots of an American dynasty

Summary

Today, we remember the Kennedys as an iconic American family - the vanguard of wealth, power, and style, rather than as the descendants of poor immigrants. Based on genealogical breakthroughs and previously unreleased records, this is the first book to explore the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple, Patrick and Bridget Kennedy, who escaped famine, created a life together in a city hostile to Irish, immigrants, and Catholics, and launched the Kennedy dynasty in America

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Prologue -- Bridget the refugee. Bridget's escape ; Bridget at sea ; Bridget on the farm ; Bridget in the city -- Bridget and Patrick. Bridget goes to work ; Bridget gets married ; Bridget the mother ; Bridget the enemy -- Bridget alone. Bridget the widow ; Bridget the servant ; Bridget the hairdresser ; Bridget the grocer -- Bridget and P.J.. P.J. the rascal ; P.J. the longshoreman ; P.J. the bartender ; P.J. the Democrat -- P.J. P.J. the legislator ; P.J. the senator ; P.J. the boss ; P.J. the American -- Epilogue: Joe and John

Target audience

adult

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