Once Upon a Secret
Once Upon a Secret by Mimi Alford, published by Penguin Random House on November 1, 2013, is a revealing account of the author’s teenage affair with President John F. Kennedy during her time as a White House intern. This 208-page book presents the complexities of Alford’s experiences, detailing her unexpected relationship with the charismatic president and the impact it had on her life.
In this candid narrative, Alford shares the intimate details of her time in the White House, where she navigated the challenges of being a young intern in a politically charged environment. The book explores themes of biography and historical context, focusing on the political landscape of the 20th century and the personal dynamics between Alford and Kennedy. After decades of silence, Alford’s reflections provide a unique perspective on a significant chapter in American history.
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The sensational story of Mimi Alford and the secret she kept for 40 years – her teenage affair with President John F Kennedy during her time as a White House Intern.
During the 18 months that Mimi Alford was President John F Kennedy’s lover he never kissed her on the lips.
For the naive All American girl the JFK White House was a place for which she was not remotely prepared. Dominated by the charismatic and sexually magnetic figure of the president it was as a 19-year-old intern in the White House press office that Mimi Alford became the object of Kennedy’s affections and within days they had started a relationship.
She lost her virginity to him on her fourth day at work.
In Once Upon a Secret for the first time Alford has revealed every detail of her experiences as Kennedy’s mistress — an affair that was ended only by his assassination.
Mimi has decided after 40 years of silence and deep reflection to tell her story.
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