The Onassis Women: An Eyewitness Account

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Summary: Nothing new. Too much author's self-importance!
Review: Kiki Mousatsos has told a moving account of of lives that seemed to be like fairytales, but sadly ended in nightmares. It is so rare to be able to read chapter after chapter graced with such love, insite and devotion to these mysterious and real people that the author so obviously carries with her to this day. The fact that she knew and loved these people like family and was given permission to write this moving story gives this book a rare quality. Grab some tissues and enjoy your read.

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Summary: A moving account of lives touched by tragedy
Review: Kiki Mousatsos has told a moving account of of lives that seemed to be like fairytales, but sadly ended in nightmares. It is so rare to be able to read chapter after chapter graced with such love, insite and devotion to these mysterious and real people that the author so obviously carries with her to this day. The fact that she knew and loved these people like family and was given permission to write this moving story gives this book a rare quality. Grab some tissues and enjoy your read.

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Summary: The most unbiased of the Jackie books, and the best!
Review: Kiki writes about these people in a flattering but realistic manner. Rather than concentrating on the dirt (like Kitty Kelly or C. David Heymann), Kiki describes Jackie, Aristo and Christina as somewhat flawed but well-meaning people. She holds nothing back, whether good or bad, and she makes you feel as though you were there too. I would trust her view rather than most biographers trying to earn a quick buck with a questionable source.

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Summary: Peurile garbage
Review: That Kiki Moutsatsos teaches writing ANYWHERE amazes me!If you read this book as a comedy,you may get a few laughs.Thank god I borrowed it from a library and didn't buy it!The Onassis PR machine obviously sponsors Kiki!!

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Summary: A refreshing and truthful account of love and tragedy.
Review: Usually, when reading biographies, you get an author's version, romanticized or warped, raving or critical. But this author has an innocent voice, one of a young person who simply allowed each of the Onassis family their own role, without analyzing, criticizing, or eulogizing. I could sense the real life of each person, the heart life, as Kiki describes their words and manners, the tones of voice when speaking to each other. The book implies much more than it puts into words, with its honesty and open-heartedness. The tears and tragedies were real,too. The Greeks live life fully, and draw the spirit of each scene in. Jackie O. was given a true portrait. Kiki didn't miss much as she escorts the reader through many encounters and shares what no one was ever allowed to know. From inside the walls around wealthy, powerful people, we see their vulnerability in love and in death. My heart was greatly moved. Makes me glad my life is simple!