Rosemary

In "Rosemary," author Kate Larson reveals the poignant story of Rosemary Kennedy, the intellectually disabled daughter of Joe and Rose Kennedy, a prominent American family of the 20th century. Through newly uncovered sources, including diaries and family interviews, Larson explores Rosemary's challenging life, marked by both affection from her family and their desperate efforts to conceal her condition. The narrative culminates in Joe Kennedy's controversial decision to lobotomize Rosemary, leading to a profound reckoning for the family that ultimately inspired their advocacy for the disabled and transformed societal perceptions.