Once Upon a Secret cover

Once Upon a Secret

by Mimi Alford

Here, Mimi Beardsley finally tells the true story of her affair with President John F. Kennedy. It is a story that has been kept secret for 40 years. It tells how their affair continued for 18 months and the fact that it was ended only by his assassination.

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?