It was nice to see a book about the woman behind the famous name. I did learn more about Mary Jo, but always wonder how much people idealize someone who died tragically. This account seemed at great pains to make Mary Jo out to be a very pious and straight-laced person, possibly in an effort to discount the horrid accounts that have circulated to date. Regardless of what happened that night, and this book doesn't provide any more answers than others, she was an innocent victim in a horrible tragedy. This book certainly told me a bit more of who Mary Jo was, but the writing could have been tighter. It meanders towards the end and got repetitive.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

A very interesting book about the innocent woman behind the Chappaquiddick incident. Get to know Mary Jo, rather than all the hype from the news and the innuendo that was tossed around creating scandal. This author really dig into the story, spending much needed time interviewing people who knew Mary Jo all through her life, to tell what she was really like. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her and her family, as I’ve always wanted to know more about this story. I’ve only known the headlines and gossipy version of what happened.  This is a well written book on Mary Jo and I recommend it. Advanced electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author William C. Kashatus, and the publisher.

I'm a huge crime nut and I've read articles and things on this case but this book was really enjoyable. I only knew a few things about the case but this had missing pieces. It was a great book written beautifully.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

You don't have to be interested in history in order to enjoy this book. It's well researched, and the book is a fascinating read, esp. if you are familiar with the subject matter.
BC reads fluidly - almost like a fiction book. Highly recommend.

This is a very good account of who Edward Kennedy was in the scheme of things, considering the notable and unique family in which he was a member. The Chappaquiddick incident was hugely touted at the time, as I recall, as the nail in the coffin of his chance at the presidency. Ironically, I've always felt that the presidency was the last thing he wanted anyway but was being shoved forward as a contender by his family and certain Democrats.
What happened at Chappaquiddick is pretty clear and it doesn't really matter whether Edward was drunk or not drunk. It was a tragedy, the girl died whether she was a party girl or not and the real crime was the long, long delay in his reporting of the accident. Personally, I believe he waited until the alcohol had worn off before confronting the authorities. The Kennedys were big time party animals and this book covers much of that.
Whatever, if this subject interests you then read this book. It's well done. I only give it a 4 star because I find it a well covered story already and quite unimportant at this time in our history.

This was an excellent book that filled in a lot of holes that I feel were still left open despite so many years.