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Maureen Callahan has worked as an editor and writer at the New York Post for seven years, covering everything from the subcultures of the Lower East Side to local and national politics. Before that, she worked as a writer for MTV, Sassy, New York magazine and Spin, where she won an ASCAP-Deems Taylor award for co-authoring DON'T DRINK THE BROWN WATER, a lengthy expose of what led to the Woodstock riots of 1999; that piece was also selected for inclusion in DaCapo's BEST MUSIC WRITING 2000. Last year, she was nominated for a Pulitzer by the New York Post for her work at the paper.
‘If you're after non-fiction that reads like a propulsive political thriller, this is the book for you in July. Bestselling author and journalist Maureen Callahan returns to our shelves with a searing exposé that explores the tumultuous relationships within the Kennedy family. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Callahan unravels the complexities of this renowned family and the trails of women left behind. The book confronts the darker truths of power and privilege, offering a sobering reflection on the consequences of unchecked political influence. Ask Not is a gripping and poignant exploration of a pivotal era in American history and the individuals caught in its whirlwind.’ Glamour ‘A long history of ‘misogyny, murder and mayhem’ is revealed in this scandal-filled new book by the Mail’s own Maureen Callahan, who puts the darker underbelly of the Kennedy Clan – the closest thing America has to a royal family – on display, examining their treatment of Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette.’ – Mail on Sunday ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Peter Conrad, Guardian ‘We know these stories – most of them anyway: the destruction wrought by Kennedy men. There’s JFK’s constant priapic propositioning of White House interns, his cruelty to Jackie and to Marilyn; Bobby’s sexual competition with his older brother; the hours Mary Jo Kopechne spent alive, trapped in Ted Kennedy’s car as her tiny pocket of air dwindled, while he dragged himself free and ran away; the macho bullying of Carolyn Bessette by JFK Jr that led to both their deaths. But seeing it all laid out, interconnected, makes this a grim but very compelling read.’ Irish Independent ‘If you're after non-fiction that reads like a propulsive political thriller, this is the book for you in July. Bestselling author and journalist Maureen Callahan returns to our shelves with a searing exposé that explores the tumultuous relationships within the Kennedy family. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Callahan unravels the complexities of this renowned family and the trails of women left behind. The book confronts the darker truths of power and privilege, offering a sobering reflection on the consequences of unchecked political influence. Ask Not is a gripping and poignant exploration of a pivotal era in American history and the individuals caught in its whirlwind.’ Glamour ‘A long history of ‘misogyny, murder and mayhem’ is revealed in this scandal-filled new book by the Mail’s own Maureen Callahan, who puts the darker underbelly of the Kennedy Clan – the closest thing America has to a royal family – on display, examining their treatment of Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette.’ – Mail on Sunday ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Peter Conrad, Guardian ‘We know these stories – most of them anyway: the destruction wrought by Kennedy men. There’s JFK’s constant priapic propositioning of White House interns, his cruelty to Jackie and to Marilyn; Bobby’s sexual competition with his older brother; the hours Mary Jo Kopechne spent alive, trapped in Ted Kennedy’s car as her tiny pocket of air dwindled, while he dragged himself free and ran away; the macho bullying of Carolyn Bessette by JFK Jr that led to both their deaths. But seeing it all laid out, interconnected, makes this a grim but very compelling read.’ Irish Independent
