What if JFK had survived the attack on his life in Dallas?

This book was really intriguing and well written. Instead of dying in Dallas in 1963 JFK survived and one gets a chance to see how his life and those around him change with him alive. But it is not a fairy tale with everything ending well. His involvement with women, especially affairs with women of questionable reputations that are something everyone knows about nowadays, but something that was not a public knowledge during the 60s is the thing that in this "what if story" will come to light during his presidency. And, that combined with his ill health that he has been hiding from the general public and orders he has given to alleged assassinations of foreign leaders will, in the end, lead to his impeachment. In the end, when they could not kill him they tried in every way to kill his political career instead.

I enjoyed this book immensely. A favorite subject, the Kennedys told in one of my favorite ways of telling a story; a what if story. It helped that it was really good and it felt like it could have happened if JFK had lived. Well except one thing, in the end, something that has to do with John-John was a bit too much even for me!

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free copy for an honest review! ( )

What if JFK had survived the attack on his life in Dallas?

This book was really intriguing and well written. Instead of dying in Dallas in 1963 JFK survived and one gets a chance to see how his life and those around him change with him alive. But it is not a fairy tale with everything ending well. His involvement with women, especially affairs with women of questionable reputations that are something everyone knows about nowadays, but something that was not a public knowledge during the 60s is the thing that in this "what if story" will come to light during his presidency. And, that combined with his ill health that he has been hiding from the general public and orders he has given to alleged assassinations of foreign leaders will, in the end, lead to his impeachment. In the end, when they could not kill him they tried in every way to kill his political career instead.

I enjoyed this book immensely. A favorite subject, the Kennedys told in one of my favorite ways of telling a story; a what if story. It helped that it was really good and it felt like it could have happened if JFK had lived. Well except one thing, in the end, something that has to do with John-John was a bit too much even for me!

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free copy for an honest review! ( )

What do you think would have happened to the world had JFK survived Dallas, Texas? Would the USA, the world have been a better or worse place? Would we have the same opinion of him? What about his brother Robert? In SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES we are given an alternate reality in which JFK does survive and serves as President of the United States.

The story begins with that fateful drive in Texas. We are given a glimpse of what is happening through the eyes of one secret service agent. It is because of him Kennedy survives. From the very beginning, if the reader pays attention, he is given a hint at potential enemies JFK had. As the story progresses, nothing is definitely stated regarding enemies, but we are given a glimpse of JFK, we don't often want to see. SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES takes into account not only the good historical facts, but also things released since JFK's death which present a not so flattering perspective of the man.
Even so, you can't help but like the characters and feel a little sorry for them. I would have liked to see more of the story through the eyes of those around JFK and get a little on their perspectives. For instance, when did Jackie learn of everything? What did they discuss when they were finally left alone in private for the first time after the shooting? What was it like for Jackie and the other women, ie Marilyn Monroe? Although I enjoyed this story, I couldn't help but think the Kennedy's would have nipped things in the bud before they ever became out of control and this, to me, is the mark of a good story. It gets your thoughts flowing without negating it's own idea. ( )