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

Worth reading.

What did you love best about Killing Kennedy?

It was great to get more of the facts about Lee Harvey Oswald and his motivations for the Kennedy killing. It was also interesting to hear more about the parallels between Kennedy and Lincoln.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Kennedy?

It was all very interesting and enlightening.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Kennedy, the anti-conspiracy story

Any additional comments?

Unvarnished account of the Kennedy years.

So Interesting

What made the experience of listening to Killing Kennedy the most enjoyable?

Remembering where I was during the events

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jackie Kennedy, she was young, yet so strong behind the scenes and endured the lost of children and her husband.

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

His voice is awesome; love his reading of the book

Gripping, entertaining, and informative

Where does Killing Kennedy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book comes a close second to the killing Lincoln story and is a very fascinating account of the events before during and after the JFK presidency.

What other book might you compare Killing Kennedy to and why?

Killing Lincoln because its the logical choice

Have you listened to any of Bill O'Reilly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, second place in all his publications.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I'd go with the rise and fall of Camelot

Any additional comments?

Great work. Looking forward to the next one

JFK a different person than I thought.

What did you love best about Killing Kennedy?

The way it was presented. How it went into the background of all the main players in the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

JFK because he was put in whole different light than I remember him. I was only 21 at the time and thought he was the greatest president in the world at the time. I still see many good things about him but see him in a whole different light now.

Which character – as performed by Bill O'Reilly – was your favorite?

still JFK

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Killing Of JFK as never before told

Any additional comments?

I think this is a must read for all. It is full of history that most of us probably do not know. We will never know if this was a lone gunman or part of a conspiracy

Straightforward, fascinating, entertaining history

Bill O'Reilly cuts through all the nonsense and gives the straight story behind the Kennedy assassination. Well researched and fascinating. Great book.

Clarification of a horrific historical event

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. Historical, detailed, touching

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Kennedy?

As gruesome as it was, the details following the assassination, when Jacquie sat with JFK in the car at the hospital

Have you listened to any of Bill O'Reilly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not yet, but I have just purchased Killing Lincoln as a result of how much I appreciated Killing Kennedy

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Unfortunately my ipod battery and daily responsibilities made me take 3 sittings to finish it.

Any additional comments?

As hard as parts were to hear, I am glad to get details from an event that happened when I was only 8 years old. I feel like the "dots" have been connected.

Very informative and well worth the time.

Would you listen to Killing Kennedy again? Why?

Maybe.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Kennedy?

The period of the killing and the moments following.

Have you listened to any of Bill O'Reilly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Her response at the time of the killing.

Great Job!! - Enjoyed Every Second of This Book

Where does Killing Kennedy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I put Killing Kennedy up there with Killing Lincoln loved both books, Both of these books grab your attention and you just do not want to put it down and I didn't.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Kennedy?

The way this book is laid out that it was really cool to get the interaction between, Jack, Jackie, Bobby, LBJ and the others. The actual point where JFK is shot in Dallas was a dramatic point.

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

Bill O'Reilly's performance is remarkable and makes the book that much more enjoyable.

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

I was broken hearted that JFK was shot and that because the FBI screwed up we lost the President of the United States, It was a very sad day for America. It really broke my heart.

Any additional comments?

Just wish Bill had spent a little more time at the end going over JFK's buriel at Arlington National Cemetery. Just something to think about. for the paper back edition of the book.

Absorbing

Where does Killing Kennedy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the top 20%

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Kennedy?

The assasination

What three words best describe Bill O'Reilly’s performance?

Mediocre

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

Definitely did not make me laugh

Any additional comments?

The books kept my interest from beginning to end. However, it was a little painful to relive this event.

Good but not great

What made the experience of listening to Killing Kennedy the most enjoyable?

Reliving history

What other book might you compare Killing Kennedy to and why?

Having read Killing Lincoln first I was a bit disappointed with this book as it really didn't have much in it that I didn't remember from when he was killed.

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

When an author reads the book he can put the emphasis exactly where it was intended.