The first Kennedys: the humble roots of an American dynasty

Introduction

Prologue

Part I: Bridget the refugee. Bridget's escape ; Bridget at sea ; Bridget on the farm ; Bridget in the city

Part II: Bridget and Patrick. Bridget goes to work ; Bridget gets married ; Bridget the mother ; Bridget the enemy

Part III: Bridget alone. Bridget the widow ; Bridget the servant ; Bridget the hairdresser ; Bridget the grocer

Part IV: Bridget and P.J.. P.J. the rascal ; P.J. the longshoreman ; P.J. the bartender ; P.J. the Democrat

Part V: P.J. P.J. the legislator ; P.J. the senator ; P.J. the boss ; P.J. the American

Epilogue: Joe and John.