The Kennedys: The Third Generation by Barbara Gibson with Ted Schwarz

In The Kennedys: The Third Generation, Barbara Gibson and Ted Schwarz trace the evolution of America’s most famous political dynasty through its heirs — the grandchildren of Joseph and Rose Kennedy. Drawing on rare access, interviews, and insider observation, the book examines how the weight of history, expectation, and tragedy shaped their identities and ambitions. From Caroline Kennedy’s quiet grace to John F. Kennedy Jr.’s magnetic presence, and the complex lives of their cousins, this intimate portrait captures the triumphs and struggles of a generation born into legacy and burdened with the Kennedy name.