JACQUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY ONASSIS The Untold Story

Mrs. Onassis's life story is thoroughly explored in this lengthy work. Leaming's highly specific approach is to explain her post-presidential-assassination years within the framework of post-traumatic stress disorder, from which the author believes Mrs. Onassis suffered. Eliza Foss's narration is workmanlike and pleasant to the ears; however, it lacks emotion and enthusiasm. Furthermore, the author's narrow view of her subject wears thin and becomes repetitive, which creates an additional challenge for Foss. Her tone is erudite while the writing itself is conversational in style. This mismatch becomes grating at times. Those intrigued by even a hypothetical approach to explaining the mysteries of the former first lady will likely enjoy this. For others, it may be one biography to skip. W.A.G. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2015]