Afternoon Delight

Somehow, between the talks of banning nuclear weapons, The Bay of Pigs fiasco, the Cuban Missle Crisis, and the explosive civil rights issues on the homefront, JFK often made time for a nap, almost everyday. Part of that need stemmed from his laundry-list of health issues, which included back trouble from botched surgeries and Addison's Disease. Naturally, Jackie joined him for these hour long to 90 min. respites, and I'm sure we can all imagine what went on in the 'powder blue' bedroom. Of course, we might also wonder, who else did JFK take a timeout with? After all, Jackie once found a pair of underwear that belonged to another woman in their bed, so our suspicions are warranted.

If you'd like to experience more of the Kennedys 'behind closed doors', get your copy of O! Jackie. Find out just how 'tired' (and naughty) JFK could be...and find out what Jackie did about it.

The Pillbox Hat

Not only did Jackie Kennedy make elbow-length gloves and a pearl necklace part of her trademark look, she also made famous the pillbox hat. Interesting name, considering that the hat is much larger than an ordinary pillbox--and a different shape. When designers (Halston, in particular) had the chance to create an outfit or look for Jackie, they often took advantage of including a hat. Jackie had a large head and thick hair for the hat to perch upon, but Jackie didn't like hats. She gave in when it came to wearing them, obviously, and accidentally made the pillbox a sensation.

Another interesting but unfortunate fact? Jackie wore hats on the first and last days of JFK's administration. Above, she's pictured with the president on inauguration day, and below, during their infamous trip to Dallas. A mystery surround the raspberry colored hat that matched her Chanel suit: Jackie removed the hat at Parkland Hospital, where the president was taken after being shot, and no one knows exactly what happened to it.

A Secret Snuggle Between JFK and Marilyn

I don't know the real story behind this photo, or who these two people REALLY are, but just for the sake of our salacious imaginations, it's easy to believe this is an actual picture of the two together. What may throw you though is the thought of JFK holding and cuddling with Marilyn. Maybe it's just me, but did JFK strike you as the affectionate type? I wonder if he was more of the bang 'em n' leave 'em kind, getting what he wanted and out the door asap. Still, this could be a rare moment when perhaps he comforted her, after she cried and threw a tantrum, not wanting to let him go....and definitely not wanting him to leave her for Jackie.

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Who Would Marry Their Sister's Lover...?

In the summer and fall of 1963, rumor has it that Lee Radziwill and Aristotle Onassis were an item. Reports claim that this was Ari's way of getting close to the Kennedy family--and as close to Jackie Kennedy as he could get. It was also during this time, in October, that Jackie vacationed with Lee and Ari on his yacht, the Christina. It was a difficult time for Jackie, as her newborn Patrick had died in August.

But the getaway wasn't the first time Jackie and Ari had spent time together. In fact, Jackie had known Ari for years, as had JFK and the Kennedys. (Read a version of that encounter in O! Jackie, one where Jackie ends up naked....)

As we all know, Jackie and Ari end up married, but how many woman can say--or would want to say--they ended up with their sister's former lover? And we're talking Aristotle Onassis....does money really improve one's looks that much...?

But find out what other trouble Ari stirs up between the sisters in O! Jackie.

More About the Gloves

Did you know that Jackie Kennedy also had a habit of biting her nails? This was yet another reason she frequently wore gloves. Miss Porter (of Miss Porter's School for Girls) would not have been pleased with Jackie's shameful habit, but I'm sure she approved of the gloves. Notice, too, the various lengths of gloves Jackie wore: kids gloves, gloves that came mid-arm, and the famous elbow-length. Some many have seen the gloves as a display of Jackie's upbringing and many have labeled her as 'snooty', not wanting to touch the those of lower classes. But actually, the gloves not only solidified Jackie's status as a fashion icon, they also gave her a sense of security, being able to hide her 'unattractive' [her word] hands with bitten nails.



        (Jackie pictured with fellow school mates (and wearing gloves) at Miss Porter's, 1943.)

Read what drove her to bite her nails to the quick in O! Jackie. How does one of the most influential women in the world deal with her own insecurities?

"The Lady [Isn't] A Tramp"

Although this picture was taken sometime post-'Camelot', Jackie Kennedy had mixed feelings about Frank Sinatra. Once her husband was elected, Jackie didn't want JFK associating much with the crooner, due to all the speculation surrounding 'Francis' and his mob pals--and their role (or help) in the election. Jackie tolerated Frank, but she wouldn't have to worry for long. The 'Chairman of the Board' soon lost favor with the president and wasn't invited (or permitted) to White House dinners.

What caused the fuss? Find out in O! Jackie --and read what kind of moves ol' Blue Eyes tried with the famed first lady. Plus, get a peek into Frank's relationship with Marilyn Monroe.

Sometimes, a book just writes itself. O! Jackie, revisiting the 60s, the Kennedys, and the scandals.

A New Take on an Old Conspiracy

If you're always looking for your next 'Kennedy fix',  O! Jackie is one book that should make your reading list this year. Why?

Revisit 'Camelot' and the days when America loved its first family. But it's more than that. You may know JFK, the dashing president, and Jackie the elegant first lady, but what were they like behind the cameras, smiles, and behind closed doors?

This book goes deeper into the 'what ifs' and the private lives of the Kennedys like never before, and it dares to ask, "How much could a wife take of her husband's infidelities, and how far would she go to end the humiliation?"

Abandon what you think you know. Find out why other readers are saying: "Wow! This book did not disappoint," "It's captivating," and "I absolutely could not put this book down once I started reading."

Was Jackie Kennedy capable of murder? Discover the answer for yourself in O! Jackie .