--- product_id: 38598769 title: "Once Upon a Secret: My Affair with President John F. Kennedy and Its Aftermath" brand: "mimi alford" price: "¥4349" currency: JPY in_stock: true category: "Paperback" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38598769-once-upon-a-secret-my-affair-with-president-john-f store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Once Upon a Secret: My Affair with President John F. Kennedy and Its Aftermath **Brand:** mimi alford **Price:** ¥4349 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Once Upon a Secret: My Affair with President John F. Kennedy and Its Aftermath by mimi alford - **How much does it cost?** ¥4349 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38598769-once-upon-a-secret-my-affair-with-president-john-f) ## Best For - mimi alford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mimi alford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the summer of 1962 nineteen year old Mimi Beardsley arrived in Washington D C to begin an internship in the White House press office After just three days on the job the privileged but sheltered young woman was presented to the President himself Almost immediately the two began an affair that would continue for the next eighteen months Emotionally unprepared to counter the President s charisma and power Mimi was also ill equipped to handle the feelings of isolation that would follow as she fell into the double life of a college student who was also the secret lover of the most powerful man in the world After the President s assassination in Dallas she grieved alone locked her secret away and tried to start a new life only to be blindsided by her past Now no longer defined by silence or shame Mimi Alford finally unburdens herself with this unflinchingly honest account of her life and her extremely private moments with a very public man This paperback edition includes a special Q A in which the author reflects on the intense media attention surrounding the book s initial release Once Upon a Secret is a moving story of a woman emerging from the shadows to reclaim the truth With the benefit of hindsight and good old fashioned maturity Mimi Alford writes not just about the secret but the corrosive effect of keeping that secret You can t help liking her or her elegant and thoroughly good natured book The Spectator What Alford sacrificed in lucre she has more than recovered in credibility and dignity The Washington Times Compelling a polished voice telling a credible story you can take to the bank Seattle Post Intelligencer Explosive searingly candid New York Post Look for special features inside Join the Circle for author chats and more ## Features - Once Upon a Secret My Affair with President John F Kennedy and Its Aftermath ## Images ![Once Upon a Secret: My Affair with President John F. Kennedy and Its Aftermath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wxkyBa0TL.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38598769-once-upon-a-secret-my-affair-with-president-john-f](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38598769-once-upon-a-secret-my-affair-with-president-john-f) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*