NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� is working on a book about her late mother, . 鈥淓thel: Faith, Hope, Family, and an Extraordinary American Life鈥� is scheduled to come out in the fall of 2026.
鈥淭his intimate portrait of Ethel Skakel Kennedy offers a unique window into the life of a woman whose compassion, resilience, and dedication to justice have left an indelible mark on American history,鈥� reads an announcement released Tuesday by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Kerry Kennedy, 65, is one of 11 children born to Ethel Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, the attorney general, U.S. senator and presidential candidate . Ethel Kennedy, who died in 2024 at age 96, was an activist who founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, now called Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. Kerry Kennedy serves as its president.
鈥淓thel鈥� was co-written by Kerry Kennedy and author Maryanne Vollers, who has worked on books by and among others.
鈥淜erry Kennedy draws upon her personal experiences and deep admiration to tell the story of her mother鈥檚 life,鈥� according to HarperOne. 鈥淔rom Ethel鈥檚 early years as a spirited young woman to her enduring influence as a matriarch of one of America鈥檚 most storied families, 鈥楨thel鈥� is an exploration of courage, empathy, and the power of activism.鈥�
Hillel Italie, The Associated Press
