Killing Kennedy

The End of Camelot

By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

A riveting historical narrative of the shocking events surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and the follow-up to mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln More than a million listeners have thrilled to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln, the can't-stop-listening work of nonfiction about the shocking assassination that changed the course of American history. Now the anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts in gripping detail the brutal murder of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—and how a sequence of gunshots on a Dallas afternoon not only killed a beloved president but also sent the nation into the cataclysmic division of the Vietnam War and its culture-changing aftermath.

In January 1961, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles to contain the growth of Communism while he learns the hardships, solitude, and temptations of what it means to be president of the United States. Along the way he acquires a number of formidable enemies, among them Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and Alan Dulles, director of the Central Intelligence Agency. In addition, powerful elements of organized crime have begun to talk about targeting the president and his brother, Attorney General Robert Kennedy. In the midst of a 1963 campaign trip to Texas, Kennedy is gunned down by an erratic young drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes the scene, only to be caught and shot dead while in police custody. The events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century are almost as shocking as the assassination itself. Killing Kennedy chronicles both the heroism and deceit of Camelot, bringing history to life in ways that will profoundly move the listener. This may well be the most talked about book of the year.

©2012 Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

AMAZING! Educational and entertaining

Wonderfully written and read. I've not enjoyed learning this much in many, many years. Bill O'Reilly is a very intelligent, well spoken author.

Bill did it again.

surprising that Bill was actually part of the story. a compelling background that tied together a time I lived throgh.

another O'Reilly masterpiece

hard to put down riveting from beginning to the end. Another O'Reilly masterpiece. Enjoyed it.

Riveting. OReilly and Dugard do it again!

Succinctly and eloquently presented. Painstakingly researched. Leaves little room for conspiracy theorists. Can't wait for the next "killing" book.

Excellent story about JFK

Would you listen to Killing Kennedy again? Why?

Absolutely! It's packed full of historical facts. Some were fairly well known, while others were quite surprising. The story, while focused on Kennedy, also has a wealth of information about Jackie. She was an icon in her own right.

What did you like best about this story?

The story brought this amazing couple to life. His infidelities, her unwavering love, his growth into a strong president, her grief when he was murdered only inches away. We all know the ending but I couldn't help hoping that somehow, there was a better outcome. They became real people.

What about Bill O'Reilly’s performance did you like?

No monotone here. You forgot he was reading a book. Instead it came across like he was telling us a story.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried listening to Jackie talking to her now- deceased huband. And imagining the sorrow that Caroline and John felt. Such a tragedy.

Excellent!

I couldn't put it down. Well written. A heartbreaking human tragedy. A must listen to book.

History came alive to me .I enjoyed this boo2.

History came alivr, I was there!
I highly recommend this book
O'Reilly is a great reaxdr.

Luxuries of Precedency

Bill presents his work from a factual foundation. His narration is exciting and attentive. The story of the Kennedy's and events of the 60s are gripping, scandalous. Any listener interested in historical events would find it near impossible to stop listening to this Work.

Great Book

Loved re learning American history from the Kennedy era and enjoyed the style of writing.

Wow

Great facts and I couldn't stop listening, even though I knew about the life of the President it was filled with so many footnotes and facts that I was blown away. Great Job