"Authors Shouldn't Narrate"
I enjoyed this book except for the narration. Bill O'Reilly read this book like he was in a hurry to get through it........totally distracting!!
"A better listen than I expected"
Not all that high but O'reilly and Dugard do bring to light the full magnitude of Kennedy's flaws as well as his unquestioned brilliancy.
People have a vision of O'reilly based on his television show and here that does not serve them well whether they agree with his political views or not. He writes as an author with something to say and I lingered with the listen for that reason. The writing is not fascinating and his narration is okay, but with that said this book is worthwhile and I would urge those in whatever part of the political spectrum to approach it as a meaningful learning opportunity.
"Great listening"
I really enjoyed this book. I purchased Killing Lincoln and loved it so I figured I could not go wrong. I was not disappointed!
The time at the hospital with Jackie.
I thought he did a great job.
I made me cry mostly, because it took me right back there to that terrible day. Something impossible to forget.
I'm anxious to see how he did with Killing Jesus!
Now that I am retired, I can indulge my lifelong love of books even more!
"History That Reads Like a Mystery"
You Are There.
Although it was discussed in the news and in magazine articles many, many times during Kennedy's presidency (and a movie was made about the incident), there were parts of the PT 109 story that I don't recall ever having heard before. (Although I may have just forgotten--it was a good many years ago.)
Also, I found myself reacting with the tension of suspense as the president's car neared the Texas Book Depository, even though knowing what would (did) happen there and that it could not be changed. That is a mark of a well-told story.
And then there was something at the end of the book that I won't talk about, as it would be a Spoiler.
Bill O'Reilly is a professional speaker. Who else could better read his book? He does an excellent job and I enjoyed hearing him narrate the words he wrote (or co-wrote--I don't know just how his partnership with Martin Dugard works).
Not necessarily. While it was very interesting, very well-written, and gave a sense of immediacy to historical events, the fact that I'd lived through those times meant I did not have to keep listening to find out what happened next. So I listened to it in several sessions.
I think Mr. O'Reilly and Mr. Dugard have done a great service in showing that history is neither boring nor irrelevant. It is just usually so poorly presented that people lose interest.
"Well worth the listen"
Very well done. It hold your interest. Presents the J.F. Kennedy in a balanced light. It does not shy away from his faults, but presents his strengths and a leader, husband, and father. It also provide details in the lives of those surrounding JFK including Oswald.
Retired business owner conservative
"Fantastic"
Yes great information I never knew !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Realistic
Personal information he is great
Yes
Wonderful book and performance
"Great Listen"
I was very young when all this happened and only remember bits and pieces. This book gave me so much more background information than I'd ever heard or read about in other books.
"Who is O'Reilly going to kill next?"
I enjoyed this one as much as I enjoyed his Lincoln book, this one was a little longer, but still light fare. I listen to a lot of historical audio-books and these last two O'Reilly books are a nice change of pace, not as in depth as most books on the subject but he hits all the salient points and does so in a nice well paced manner.
Have 300 other books in different accounts.
"Very informative."
Learning several news things and the history of the family and JFk himself.
Yes
The way the book was explained.
"just fascinating"
Reilly sets you up by dtailing every possible person or group that would want to kill JFK, then let's you decide for yourself
Killing Lincoln - profiles in courage
his inflections are great
no laugh or cry - just left my mouth open
I did not ecpect this to be great but it was