Read by George Newbern

If George magazine was about "not just politics as usual," a day at the office with John F. Kennedy Jr. was not just business as usual. John handpicked creative director Matt Berman to bring his vision for a new political magazine to life. Through marathon nights leading up to George's launch; extraordinary meetings with such celebrities as Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro, and Demi Moore; and jokes at each other's expense, Matt developed a wonderfully collaborative and fun-loving relationship with America's favorite son. They were an unlikely team: the poised, charismatic scion of a beloved political family and the shy, self-deprecating artistic kid. Yet they became close friends and confidants. In this warm, funny, and intimate book, Matt remembers his brilliant friend and colleague-John's approach to work, life, and fame, and most of all, his ease and grace, which charmed those around him. More than any book before it, JFK Jr., George & Me reveals the friendly, witty, down-to-earth guy the paparazzi could never capture. Matt opens the doors of John's messy office to share previously untold stories, personal notes, and never-before-seen photos from the trenches of a start-up magazine that was the brainchild of a superstar. John helped Matt navigate a world filled with celebrities, artists, beauty, style, competition, and stunningly tender egos. In turn, Matt shares the invaluable lessons about business and life that he learned from John. What emerges is a portrait of JFK Jr. as a true friend and mentor. Title Info. Introduction Chapter 1. I Have All Four, You Only Have Two! Chapter 2. Square Dancing for Jewish Singles Chapter 3. Full-Tilt Boogie Chapter 4. Ladies and Gentlemen, Meet George Chapter 5. Who's Tiger Woods? Chapter 6. Marty, What Are Ya Thinkin'? Chapter 7. It's Love Story Down Here Chapter 8. What's the Use of Talkin'? Chapter 9. See You Monday, Maestro Chapter 10. "Other Than That, Mrs. Lincoln, How Was the Play?" "The author's humor and self-deprecation make for a lot of fun moments…Berman's admiration for his friend and coworker is evident throughout the book. He is portrayed as a talented, sincere, and charismatic guy who was known to poke fun at those he loved and could win over a room with his impromptu Fonzie impression. It is Berman's palpable grief and musings on wasted potential at the loss of his friend that make this more than a celebrity tell-all." "Matt Berman had a wonderfully collaborative and fun-loving relationship with America's favorite son-his story is told here with unprecedented candor and wit…Wry and instantly likeable, Matt shares not only his own personal story of his relationship with John but also valuable life and work lessons that he learned while working alongside him behind the scenes at George. But most importantly, through Matt's recollections, we see a John Kennedy that the public never got to know. Matt paints a vivid portrait of JFK Jr. that only a select few have ever seen, offering a touching and honest tribute to John's legacy."

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