Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson
JFK, RFK, and their siblings are known for their political aspirations, good looks, and powerful family. However, one of their sisters, Rosemary, is not spoken of often. After a difficult and possibly traumatic birth, Rosemary showed early signs of delays. As her life progressed, her family began to worry over what to do with her, especially as her problems began to worsen. Rosemary's father's solution? A lobotomy. The horrifying and viscerally described procedure had horrendous results. Eventually, Rosemary's siblings would discover the full extent of her life and make efforts to change the way people like Rosemary were received and treated. Larson expertly weaves together a variety of sources to create the complex and tragic tapestry of Rosemary's life. Larson's frank, but vivid prose brings to life this heartbreaking biography.
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