by Kate Clifford Larson
"R" - 2018atozchallenge
I am not sure how I feel about this book. First off , Rosemary was born in a time when little was known or understood about"special needs" children. They were either institutionalized or they were kept hidden. So it was a sad read for that reason.
Secondly, Rosemary was either born into the wrong family or the right family... The wrong family because she was expected to keep up with her siblings, all very smart and competitive, and there was a certain public persona that all Kennedys had to present. Rosemary was always watched to make sure she did not embarrass the family. Joe and Rose Kennedy were always trying to find ways that would 'cure' Rosemary.
Or the right family because in later life, Rosemary got excellent care and the Kennedys had the money and the political power to make improvements in the health industry and the care of people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The writing style was a little dry for me. Filled with dates and names that I don't know were relevant to Rosemary's story. The Kennedy's story yes, but not sure if it belongs to Rosemary's
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