Irving Shulman

Jackie!: the Exploitation of a First Lady Irving Shulman

Written in the 1960s, at the height of Jackie Kennedys popularity, this book addresses the pressures that American society placed on this strong, vibrant widow. Irving Shulman details Jackies life leading up to and following the death of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, focusing on the despicable and intrusive behavior of the media. Shulman sees Jackie as a victim of tabloid culture and uses her case to express his contempt for the American press.