Mimi Alford

I picked this up because I was just curious. I was pleasantly surprised. The author gives just enough background to give a good context, then she goes on to describe her feelings, thoughts, and activities, always with a note that this is all done in hindsight. She does not try to explore what others were thinking and sticks very closely to her memories of her perceptions and how those perceptions might have changed with time. Mimi is very clear about what this book is about - her affair with President Kennedy. She very articulately describes the power differential and what that and the affair meant and means to her. She depicts exactly how she believes she fit into the whole Camelot White House. She does this candidly and honestly. The story unfolds very logically and concludes nicely with her unburdening of her long-held secret. I am glad I read this book.… (mais)