The Nine of Us

In her heartfelt memoir, Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving child of Joe and Rose Kennedy, offers a poignant glimpse into the formative years of the Kennedy family. Through engaging anecdotes and reflective vignettes, she captures the essence of growing up in a loving household where spirited dinner conversations sparked curiosity and deep thinking among the nine siblings. The memoir highlights the values instilled by their parents—a strong work ethic, patriotism, and gratitude—while celebrating the joyful moments of childhood that shaped them into prominent figures in American history.