Rosemary Kennedy, third child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy, was diagnosed intellectually disabled, a secret fiercely guarded by the Kennedy clan. At age 23, Rosemary underwent a lobotomy at the urging of her father. Author Kate Larson uncovers a rich and fascinating look at Rosemary's life, her place in the Kennedy family, her famous siblings' discovery of what happened to her, and the compelling aftermath.
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