In this article, I recommend two books that are worth reading if you are interested in better understanding the story between Carolyn Bessette and Kennedy Jr. The two book recommendations are very detailed and are an option if you prefer to read about their lives rather than watch the Love Story series, or, why not, if you do both in parallel, if you are a reader and a movie buff.
Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette – Kennedy, by Elizabeth Beller
This book details Carolyn Bessette’s life before she met John Kennedy Jr, but also after her meeting with him, which led to a beautiful love story.
In the book, Elizabeth Beller describes the transition from childhood to the final moments of the protagonist’s life. Thus, the divorce that Carolyn’s parents went through is presented, which caused changes in her life.
In addition to her family life, Carolyn studies at Boston University and is seen as a charismatic and beautiful girl. However, it is said that beauty brings advantages, but also disadvantages. Well, the disadvantage was that, because of her beauty, Carolyn faced the stereotype that physical appearance is inversely proportional to intelligence, more precisely, beautiful people are not considered intelligent.
Professional life
Regarding her professional life, Carolyn has had several jobs, including sales assistant at Calvin Klein, VIP Coordinator and Public Relations Director
Personal life
In the spring of 1992, at Calvin Klein’s request, Carolyn Bessette met Kennedy Jr, known as the sexiest man in the world, according to People magazine, in 1988.
But under what circumstances did Carolyn Bassete and John Kennedy Jr meet?
Well, the two met in New York, thanks to Calvin Klein who asked Carolyn Bessette to show Kennedy Jr. the menswear line from the Klein collection.
This meeting led to a mutual interest, as evidenced by the invitations to various events that Kennedy extended to Carolyn.
The book reveals the entire romantic journey of the two, such as the officialization of the relationship through a secret marriage ceremony in 1966. Culminating with the death of the two in 1999.
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: Fashion Legacy, by Sunita Kumar Nair
Like the first recommended book, CBK describes the life story of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, focusing instead more on her professional life than her love life.
This book has a pleasant format and contains images that can be a source of inspiration for ladies who want to approach Carolyn’s classic and minimalist clothing style.
Here are 2 examples from the book
It’s worth having this book in your library because it has the format of a quality magazine and can be used as a decorative element in your home.
In conclusion, Carolyn Bessette’s life came into the public eye after she met John Kennedy Jr, the son of the famous American president, John F. Kennedy. Their love story made the rounds of America and Europe, as evidenced by the series LOVE STORY, inspired by these books.
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