The Good Son

This biography offers an intimate exploration of the profound and complex relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her son, John F. Kennedy Jr., revealing how their bond shaped both their lives. Andersen provides startling new details about their private struggles, including Jackie's battles with suicidal depression and her growing dependence on prescription medication, and how John navigated these family crises. The book examines how this mother-son relationship became the central force in John's life, influencing his choices and character through both public triumphs and private turmoil.

What makes this account particularly compelling is its unflinching look at the human reality behind the American royalty image, showing how they influenced, challenged, and supported each other through decades of intense public scrutiny. Readers interested in Kennedy family dynamics, mother-child relationships under extraordinary circumstances, and the personal costs of fame will find this portrait both revealing and emotionally resonant. The book ultimately provides a nuanced understanding of how this iconic relationship defined the man John Kennedy Jr. became, offering fresh perspective on a story we thought we already knew.