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

Very informative! A great listen!

What did you love best about Killing Kennedy?

Although I knew the outcome of this book, we listened, clinging to every word as if the outcome were a mystery! I did learn many things that I did not know. Good book!

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

He seems to emphasize the high points bringing drama and suspense at just the right moments.

Any additional comments?

Good book! I will listen to all of Bill O'Reilly's books based on how good this book was!

Great Story

Would you listen to Killing Kennedy again? Why?

Yes, it was a great book and was narrated well.

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

Great narration.

Any additional comments?

There were a couple instances where O'Reilly referred to the president as Lincoln instead of Kennedy.

Once again, O'Reilly brings history to life!

What did you love best about Killing Kennedy?

I love that Bill O'Reilly presents FACTS, but I don't feel like I'm reading a history book! I stopped often and looked up Kennedy's speeches on YouTube, information about the Bay of Pigs, Addison's Disease, Marilyn Monroe, Kennedy's association with organized crime, etc. I learned a lot from this book, and enjoyed it like I was reading a thriller!

Once again, another hit for OReilly

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

I would definitely recommend this title. After watching an entire week of documentaries and coverage of the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's death, I still found this book very interesting, and it succeeded in giving me even more information I didn't know. This was a great follow-up to Killing Lincoln, and O'Reilly is wonderful at telling a story without pushing agendas or bias. He has a gift for producing fact-based writing while still making it interesting.

Great No-Frills story on Kennedy and Camelot

Any additional comments?

Enlightning view inside the events of 1963. Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard wrote an excellent book paralleling the different strands of Kennedy's and Oswald's life, and the events of the period. I 'd strongly recommend to anyone showing an interest in historical chronicles.

How does BO'R know?

Any additional comments?

I can't accept that BO'R would have all the personal intimate knowledge that he reveals in the book.

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.

Left wanting more

What did you love best about Killing Kennedy?

Focus on facts

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

I liked Killing Lincoln more. In depth facts seemed to pull me in more.

Excellentc

I really enjoyed the book, the story moved right along. It was very interesting with alot of facts I wasn't aware of.
Mr. O'Reilly's voice is very clear and audible.
Great Job,
Lanny

Well written and insightful!

The story was well told from multiple angles. It covered facts and dealt with the rumors.