Bibliograph

Eunice, the Kennedy who changed the world, Eileen McNamara

Type

Label

Eunice, the Kennedy who changed the world, Eileen McNamara

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-353) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesgenealogical tables

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eunice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

989963797

Responsibility statement

Eileen McNamara

Sub title

the Kennedy who changed the world

Summary

Examines the life of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, covering her Stanford education, her inspirational relationship with her sister Rosemary, her advocacy on behalf of disabled citizens, and her role as founder of the Special Olympics

Table Of Contents

Part one. In her parents' image. The middle child ; London ; From the Sacred Heart to Stanford University ; Dollar-a-year girl -- Part two. In her brothers' shadows. Juvenile delinquency ; Women in prison ; Chicago ; Consultant to the president -- Part three: In her own right. From Camp Shriver to Special Olympics ; An American in Paris ; Maternal feminism ; Protecting the present, seeding the future -- Epilogue

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