Describes the life of the Kennedy family matriarch using information culled from her newly-made-public diaries and letters from defying her father's wishes and marrying Joseph Kennedy through the crushing tragedies that seem to plague her extensive family.

Honey Fitz's daughter -- "Your obedient child" -- Joe's wife -- Mother of nine -- Mater admirabilis -- Ambassadress extraordinaire -- Pluperfect Rose -- Gold Star Mother -- Matriarch of a political dynasty -- Mother of the President -- Mater Dolorosa -- Stabat Mater -- Times remembered.