The Best Books About Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK Jr. For Love Story Fans

For a book that closely resembles Love Story’s on-screen depiction of the couple, look no further. Once Upon A Time, the first in-depth biography of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, is indeed the source material for the series.

In this thoroughly reported tribute, author Elizabeth Beller explores not only Carolyn’s relationship with JFK Jr., but also her upbringing, her career at Calvin Klein, and her fraught relationship with the paparazzi. Through interviews with Carolyn’s friends, family, colleagues, and more, Beller seeks to portray the side of Carolyn that was infrequently recognized by the relentless media coverage (which typically depicted her as high-maintenance).