we are really excited to welcome eileen mcnamara to talk about her new book, "eunice." a couple of housekeeping notes. first if we can take a second to silence our phones, that would be great and also when we get to the question and answer portion if you wouldn't mind using this microphone here in the aisle soe can pick up your voice, that would be appreciated. now for the buck. eileen mcnamara spent about 30 years with the "boston globe" and she was one of the first to write about the abuses in the catholic church. two awards from her list of accolades are the pulitzer prize for commentary and in her latest book she argues that eunice kennedy left the greatest after her impaired sister rosemary, eunice used her strength and education for people with cognitive differences in the family. they say that she is discerning and mcnamara has written a book they wisely trusted her and opened up the papers allowing mcnamara to deliver a sensitive and a nuanced portrait. [applause] thank you for having me. this opened up the doors when the "boston globe" assigned me to cover poli