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

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.

Exceptional Book

As all of Bill Oreilly’s killing series. This is and exceptionally good book, and well written history for future generations to know the true history of America.

Awesome!

I love all these books! I started with Killing Jesus, then Killing the S.S., then Killing Lincoln, and now this one. O'Reilly is my favorite historian by far!

Clear, concise, informative and entertaining!

O Reilly and Dugards killing series are all great reads. All audio presentations are borderline spectacular. Kennedy is no exception. Worth every second to listen. Bravo!

Bring History To Life

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

I certainly would recommend this book as it gives insight I never heard before and something to think about. I think you might want to hear it twice.

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

Killing Lincoln for about the same reason. I learned a lot more history about the South.

What does Bill O'Reilly bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His articulation (sp) made it easy to understand and didn't go too fast.

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

Of course the murdering of Kennedy and the feelings of Mrs Kennedy.

Kennedy: Myth Uncovered

Book was better read. Having bone & bone marrow cancer makes if harder to read

wonderful, entertaining and informative.

I enjoyed this story so much that I had to listen to the very end. thank you Mr. O'Reilly for both writing and telling this story

A must read for any American Patriot

A must listen/read for anyone fascinated with the Kennedy family, any history buff, or any patriot. I couldn’t turn it off. I’ve read and watched so many accounts of the history of the Kennedy family and the events leading up to JFK’s death, but found myself continuously surprised by the facts I had never heard before. Bill O’Reilly’s voice makes this an easy listen without being boring. Truly fascinating. I’m on to Killing Lincoln next!

enjoyed

great book really good narration - - could have been even longer. learned new details.

Excellent. For anyone that lived through this period of history.

Extremely well written, researched, documented and presented.
I recommend to all who want to know more about this tragic event in our nation's history!