Bill OReillys Legends and Lies The..., David Fisher
Bill OReillys Legends and Lies The..., David Fisher
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Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Patriots

Bestseller

Author: David Fisher

Narrator: Holter Graham

Unabridged: 9 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/24/2016


Synopsis

The must-have companion to Bill O'Reilly's historical docudrama Legends and Lies: The Patriots, an exciting and eye-opening look at the Revolutionary War through the lives of its leaders

The American Revolution was neither inevitable nor a unanimous cause. It pitted neighbors against each other, as loyalists and colonial rebels faced off for their lives and futures. These were the times that tried men's souls: no one was on stable ground and few could be trusted. Through the fascinating tales of the first Americans,Legends and Lies: The Patriots reveals the contentious arguments that turned friends into foes and the country into a warzone.

From the riots over a child's murder that led to the Boston Massacre to the suspicious return of Ben Franklin, the "First American;" from the Continental Army's first victory under George Washington's leadership to the little known southern Guerilla campaign of "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion, and the celebration of America's first Christmas, The Patriots recreates the amazing combination of resourcefulness, perseverance, strategy, and luck that led to this country's creation.

Told in the same fast-paced, immersive narrative as the first Legends and Lies, The Patriots is an irresistible, adventure-packed journey back into one of the most storied moments of our nation's rich history.

Introduction read by Bill O'Reilly.

About David Fisher

David Fisher is the author of more than twenty New York Times bestsellers. His work has also appeared in most major magazines and many newspapers. He lives in New York with his wife and two sons.

About Holter Graham

Holter Graham, winner of AudioFile’s 2008 Best Voice in Science Fiction & Fantasy for Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Acheron, is a stage, television, and screen actor. He has recorded numerous audiobooks, including much of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s bestselling Dark-Hunter series. The winner of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he has also read works by Scott Turow, Dean Koontz, C. J. Box, and Stephen Frey.  His film credits include Fly Away Home, Maximum Overdrive, Hairspray, and The Diversion, a short film which he acted in and produced. On television, he has appeared in Army Wives, Damages, As The World Turns, Rescue Me, Law & Order and New York Undercover. He received a B.A. from Skidmore College and an M.F.A. from Vermont College.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Terry on March 28, 2021

I watched the television version and the book follows the same format in more detail. The book covers the major patriots of the time and is a quick read. Since I watched the show I've read some extensive biographies on George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson so much of the material wasn't new to me.......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on July 16, 2016

An audiobook I listened to on the way to vacation. This book was both informative and engrossing. It reviewed some familiar stories that most pupils in the American school systems learn, but it delved deeper in many cases. This book also had many stories of lesser-known heroes of the Revolutionary W......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on March 30, 2022

Fast paced account of the Revolution. From the Boston Massacre to the Louisiana Purchase. History everyone should know. And, also shares little known stories about the women, slaves and immigrants who played critical roles.......more

Goodreads review by Randy on October 29, 2017

American history came alive in this book. The motives, the events, and the occurrences, all revealed in an exciting way. I enjoy being around these people, who shaped our way of life. Listening to this book, gave me that opportunity. George Washington, one of the greatest Americans, by his insight, se......more

Goodreads review by Verona on April 29, 2017

I enjoy Bill O'Reilly's books. But this one even though I gave it four stars, was somewhat disappointing because Bill Riley himself did not narrate it. I listened to this with my husband Blaine and we did enjoy the American history portrayed in these separate events told. And we did learn some new t......more