The Kennedy name has long been synonymous with wealth, power, and glamor. Yet behind the public image of integrity and service lies a dark truth: a pattern of Kennedy men physically and psychologically abusing women, leaving a trail of ruin and trauma across decades. From sexual assaults and reputational slander to suicides and manslaughter, the Kennedy family's actions have been systematically covered up by loyal defenders, preserving the myth while concealing the reality.
Through meticulous research and powerful storytelling, this book restores the voices of the women wronged by the Kennedys, placing them at the heart of this narrative. It tells the stories of well-known figures like Jacqueline Onassis, Marilyn Monroe, and Mary Jo Kopechne, as well as those of lesser-known victims who suffered in silence. These accounts illuminate the emotional and psychological toll exacted by the Kennedys' behavior, offering a long-overdue reckoning with their legacy.
"Ask Not" also delves into the mechanisms that enabled the Kennedy family to evade accountability: the family solidarity, the manipulation of media, and the legal maneuvers that have shielded them from consequences. It is a searing examination of how power and privilege can perpetuate cycles of abuse and protect wrongdoers from justice.