"Diana's Boys revealed the powerful bond between the teenaged princes, and how it strengthened even more in the wake of their mother's tragic death. Now, twenty years later, Queen Elizabeth II is in her mid-nineties, Prince Charles is in his seventies, and all eyes are turned increasingly toward William and Harry again. Andersen examines how the Queen's behind-the-scenes maneuvering to mold her grandsons in the Windsor image after Diana's death, and her expectations of William as the future king, played out. He questions whether the brothers' famously close relationship can survive Harry's departure from the Royal Family - the first time this has happened since their great-great-uncle King Edward abdicated the throne to marry a divorcâee. He delves into the impact sisters-in-law Kate and Meghan have had on each other as well as on their princes, and how marriage and fatherhood have changed the brothers and, in some ways, also driven a wedge between them. Andersen also looks with an honest eye at how the princes and their wives have been continuously buffeted by scandal - including headline-making allegations of bullying, racism, betrayal, and emotional abuse that has pushed more than one royal to the brink of self-destruction."--
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen comes a vivid
and unsparing yet sympathetic portrait of one of the most complex and
enigmatic figures of our time: Charles, who has taken his place on the throne
after being the oldest and longest-serving heir in British history
In 'The Brothers', the long-awaited follow-up to the 2001 bestseller 'Diana's Boys', Christopher Andersen picks up where 'Diana's Boys' left off and shows William and Harry navigating their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare.
An account of Jack and Jackie Kennedy's final year together reveals details of their complex marriage, including rumored infidelities, the president's hidden medical problems, and the tragic death of their infant son.
Už od začátku jim bylo souzeno stát se jedním z nejoslavovanějších manželských párů dvacátého prvního století. On, šarmantní princ, který jednou usedne na anglický trůn, a ona, krásná neurozená dívka, která si získala jeho srdce. William a Kate překonali mnohá úskalí a skandály, aby si vybudovali pohádkovou lásku. Po téměř deseti letech dokázali udržet svůj vztah v tajnosti. Žurnalista Christopher Andersen nyní odhaluje detaily jejich tajného svazku a přináší fascinující pohled na muže a ženu, kteří se stanou králem a královnou.
Popisuje Williamův život jako důvěrníka a rádce, jeho snahu udržet vztah s Kate v tajnosti od jejich setkání na vysoké škole, a milostné pletky, které ho provázely. Odhaluje, kdo stál za jejich rozchodem a jak Kate prince získala zpět. Zmiňuje skandály v rodině Kate a vliv Williamových přátel na jejich vztah. Přináší nové informace o hrozbách, které prince a princeznu ohrožovaly, a o tom, jak unikli Dianině osudu. Dále se zabývá důvody, proč královský pár nemohl založit rodinu dříve, a popisuje události, které následovaly po Kateiných porodních bolestech 22. července.
<b>#1 bestselling biographer Christopher Andersen provides this no-holds-barred biography as shocking and uncompromising as Mick Jagger himself, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones and their world tour.</b> <b>“</b><b>He’s a smart little mother******,I’ll give him that.</b><b>” </b><b>—KEITH RICHARDS on MICK JAGGER</b> IS he Jumpin’ Jack Flash? A Street Fighting Man? A Man of Wealth and Taste? All this, it turns out, and far more. By any definition, Mick Jagger is a force of nature, a complete original—and undeniably one of the dominant cultural figures of our time. Swaggering, strutting, sometimes elusive, always spellbinding, he grabbed us by our collective throat a half-century ago and—unlike so many of his gifted peers—never let go. For decades, Mick has jealously guarded his many shocking secrets—until now. As the Rolling Stones mark their 50th anniversary, journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen tears the mask from rock’s most complex and enigmatic icon in a no-holds-barred biography as impossible to ignore as Jagger himself. Based on interviews with friends, family members, fellow music legends, and industry insiders—as well as wives and legions of lovers—MICK sheds new light on a man whose very name defines an era and candidly reveals: —New details about Jagger’s jaw-dropping sexual exploits with more than four thousand women (including Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Uma Thurman, and France’s First Lady Carla Bruni)—as well as his encounters with several of rock’s biggest male stars. Also, the day Mick’s wife Jerry Hall and Keith Richards pleaded with Jagger to seek treatment for sex addiction. —The backstage drama surrounding Mick’s knighthood, and Jagger’s little-known ties to Britain’s Royal Family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton. —What he really thinks of today’s superstars—including Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber. —Never-before-revealed, behind-the-scenes accounts of his often turbulent relationships—from his band-mates, ravenous groupies, and rabid fans to such intimates as Andy Warhol, John Lennon, Jackie Onassis, Bill Clinton, and others. —Cocaine, LSD, hashish, and speed—the flabbergasting truth about the extent of Jagger’s substance abuse, and how long it really went on. —A rare glimpse into Mick’s business dealings and the killer instinct that has enabled him to amass a personal fortune well in excess of $400 million. —The stormy “marriage” between Mick and Keith that nearly ran aground over Keith’s searing comments—and all the scandal, mayhem, excess, madness, and genius that went into making the Rolling Stones “the world’s greatest rock-and-roll band.” Like its subject, this book is explosive and riveting—the definitive biography of a living legend who has kept us thrilled, confounded, and astounded. THIS IS MICK.
In Barack and Michelle, America’s First Couple is scrutinized in stirring detail by Christopher Andersen, author of thirteen New York Times bestsellers including Jack and Jackie, Somewhere in Heaven, and the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestsellers The Day Diana Died and The Day John Died. Subtitled Portrait of an American Marriage, here is the first in-depth look at the popular U.S. President and his beautiful, brilliant, and stylish First Lady. Andersen, already internationally acclaimed for his intimate portraits of the Kennedys, Bushs, and Clintons now celebrates the unique union of President and Mrs. Obama with Barack and Michelle , shedding fascinating light on a romantic relationship and a political destiny like no other.
Nezapomenutelná láska dvou hollywoodských hvězd - Katherine Hepburnové a Spencera Tracyho - se stala předmětem zkoumání Christophera Andersena, vyhlášeného redaktora časopisů Time a People. První úplný portrét dvou milovaných ikon Ameriky je napsán s profesionálním smyslem pro vyprávění i pro detail. Základem jejich vztahu byl smysl pro slušnost, díky němuž překonali i nevyváženost manželského trojúhelníku. Kniha umožňuje i pohled do zákulisí filmových ateliérů, kde se legenda Hepburnové a Tracyho zrodila.
"Funny, I don't feel like a legend." -- Barbra Streisand. She is a global icon and the ultimate diva, yet much of what we know about her is caricature: the Brooklyn girl who became a modern-day Nefertiti, the Oscar-winning actress and movie mogul, the greatest female singer, and a complex figure of philanthropy and controversy. Despite her fame, Streisand remains enigmatic, tantalizingly beyond reach. Christopher Andersen, known for his bestselling biographies, draws on important sources and eyewitness accounts to reveal a startling portrait of both the artist and the woman. Among the revelations are surprising details about her marriage to James Brolin and her many failed romances, including previously undisclosed relationships with Prince Charles and Dodi Fayed, as well as notable figures like Warren Beatty and Richard Gere. Andersen also provides a provocative inside look at her connection with Bill Clinton, their current relationship, and Hillary's feelings about Barbra. From her iconic performances in "Funny Girl" to her recording sessions, new insights illuminate her obsessive drive for perfection and her complex relationship with her son, Jason. Regardless of personal feelings towards her, Barbra remains a true American original.
She is the heiress to a legacy of power, wealth, unfulfilled promise, and tragedy. Her father was assassinated before a shocked world, altering history forever. Her mother became an iconic figure of style and courage, while her brother, a promising Kennedy, died in a plane crash near their mother's estate. Caroline Kennedy, the last surviving member of Camelot's First Family, has remained largely enigmatic—until now. Christopher Andersen, known for his bestselling works on the Kennedys, draws on significant sources to present a compelling portrait of Caroline, the young wife and mother tasked with upholding her family's legacy. The book reveals new insights into life in the Kennedy White House and the events surrounding JFK's assassination from Caroline's unique perspective. It explores her surreal years as the stepdaughter of Aristotle Onassis, her struggles with personal challenges, and the stalkers who instilled fear in her life. It also delves into her efforts to forge her own identity amid her family's shadow, her loves, and her marriage. The narrative addresses her coping mechanisms for the profound losses of her father, mother, and brother, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by the Kennedy family. Ultimately, it reflects on how she raises her children and imparts lessons about love and loss, offering a moving account of a woman who has not only survived but thrived despite her heartaches.
Kniha vykresluje portrét amerického prezidenta G.W.Bushe (potomka jedné z hlavních politických rodin Ameriky) a jeho ženy Laury a sleduje jejich partnerství.
Biografie přináší mnoho detailů ze života prvního páru - jejich rodiny, dětství, zájmy a studium, seznámení, osobní problémy, narození dětí, popis volební kampaně 2000 i informace o tom, jak se prezident a první dáma vyrovnávali se situací 11. září 2001 i se sérií krizí osobních, domácích i mezinárodních, které jejich vztah prověřily. Kniha má spád a není suchopárná, jedná se o typicky americkou love story.
Together, Bill and Hillary Clinton scaled the heights of power and prestige, only to have his wantonly reckless behaviour bring them to the brink of personal and political ruin. Despite the billions of words that have been written about Bill and Hillary, the true nature of their relationship remains a jealously guarded secret. Until now. Among the revelations: What really goes on in the private residence at the White House; never-before-known details of their courtship; from Barbra Streisand to Monica, the hundreds of women in Bill's life - and how Hillary has handled them; the heartbreaking toll the President's self-destructive acts have taken on both women, his wife, and daughter Chelsea. Sex, money, power, lies and scandal. Each has played a role in the making and unmaking of the Clinton legacy. Yet whatever the judgement of history, the continuing saga of Bill and Hillary is - above all else - a compelling, and unique love story.
Kniha líčí dětství Billa Clintona, jeho mládí a život v manželství s Hillary. Jde o popis soukromého života.
Notoricky známé aféře s Monikou Lewinskou věnoval autor naštěstí jen první kapitolu knihy. V ostatních částech přináší málo či méně známé skutečnosti ze života Billa Clintona i jeho ženy Hillary. Velmi zajímavá je pasáž o prezidentově dětství a dospívání, která líčí neutěšené poměry ve vztahu jeho rodičů, nevyjímaje alkoholismus a násilí. Kniha se zaměřuje na rodinný a soukromý život amerického prvního páru, o Clintonových schopnostech úřednických, politických a prezidentských zde není řeč. Manželství je vylíčeno jako velmi bouřlivé, trpící Clintonovými nesčetnými milostnými avantýrami.
In this book, Christopher Anderson reveals many sides of Jackie Kennedy Onassis the world has never seen, including: her suicidal depression after Dallas; her virtually unknown affairs with Marlon Brando and Warren Beatty; her secret, stunning life with Aristotle Onassis; and her courageous final days.
On the first anniversary of her death, "The Day Diana Died" offers a spellbinding, moment-by-moment account of the last day in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, written by a veteran journalist and bestselling author of "Jack and Jackie" and "Jackie After Jack". 40 photos.
Publikace popisuje životní osudy vdovy po americkém prezidentovi Jackie Kennedyové - Onassisové. Kniha je seriózní výpovědí o složitém životě Jacqueliny Kennedyové - Onassisové. Popisuje její osudy od atentátu na J.F. Kennedyho v roce 1963 až do její smrti v roce 1994. Citlivě, ale kriticky osvětluje život této obdivované a obdivuhodné ženy. Kniha je pokračováním bestselleru Jack a Jackie téhož autora.
Příběh manželství amerického prezidentského páru Jackie a Johna Kennedyových. Autor pečlivě, se šokujícími podrobnostmi odkrývá a postupně mapuje soukromý, intimní život JFK a jeho choti Jackie. Nic není pro čtenáře tabu: nejtajnější zákulisí vysoké politiky, překvapivý, otřesný popis prezidentova zdravotního stavu, výčet jeho milenek, Jackiiny potraty a porody, především pak komplikovaný manželský vztah, překypující oslnivostí i krizemi, vášnivou láskou i prudkým zoufalstvím. Těžko říci, do jaké míry lze toto vyprávění považovat za stoprocentně autentické, jisté je však jedno: čtenář se nudit nebude. Předkládá se mu veliký příběh lásky snad nejznámějšího páru jedné generace. Příběh po americku.... celý text
A biography of the marriage of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Jacqueline Lee Bouvier that had the appearance of a fairy tale romance but was beset by secrets and tragedies.
Examines the controversial life of a monumental musical figure, discussing his dysfunctional family and its impact on Michael's sexuality and his reclusive, fantasy-like home
„Skákavý Jack Flash“? Pouliční rváč? Půlnoční tulák? Boháč a chlap, co má vkus? Mick Jagger verkörpert all dies und noch viel mehr. Er ist ein Original, eine der dominierenden Figuren der Kultur unserer Zeit. Chvástend, provokant und manchmal sogar zynisch, fasziniert er unaufhörlich. Vor einem halben Jahrhundert ergriff er uns und ließ uns nie wieder los. Jahrzehntelang hütete Mick seine zahlreichen schockierenden Geheimnisse – bis jetzt. Der Journalist Christopher Andersen beleuchtet in diesem Lebensbild, das auf Gesprächen mit Freunden, Familienmitgliedern, anderen Musiklegenden und Experten der Musikindustrie basiert, die komplexe und geheimnisvolle Rockikone. Auch die Stimmen seiner Ehefrauen und zahlreicher Geliebter fließen in die Erzählung ein. So wird ein neues Licht auf den Menschen geworfen, dessen Name eine ganze Ära definiert.
