Kennedys Last Days, Bill OReilly
Kennedys Last Days, Bill OReilly
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Kennedy's Last Days
The Assassination That Defined a Generation

Author: Bill O'Reilly

Narrator: Edward Herrmann

Unabridged: 3 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/11/2013


Synopsis

Adapted for children from Bill O'Reilly's best-selling historical thriller Killing Kennedy, with an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, and art on every spread, Kennedy's Last Days is history that reads like a thriller.

This exciting book will captivate adults and young readers alike.

On a sunny day in Dallas, Texas, at the end of a campaign trip, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is assassinated by an angry, lonely drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes briefly, but is hunted down, captured, and then shot dead while in police custody.

Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the twentieth century. Author Bill O'Reilly vividly describes the Kennedy family's life in the public eye, the crises facing the president around the world and at home, the nation's growing fascination with their vigorous, youthful president, and finally, the shocking events leading up to his demise.

About Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly is a three-time Emmy Award winner and has received the Governor's Award from the Boston/New England chapter of the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Science. He is best known as the controversial executive producer and anchor of the Fox News Channel show, titled, "The Factor", by his fans. A fun fact is that he served as the anchor on the Inside Edition news magazine after being a national correspondent for ABC News.

O'Reilly wrote several novels of which 5 million copies are in circulation. His most recent, Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity is a deeply personal memoir that has sold more than 1 million copies and was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 52 weeks. His four previous non-fiction novels were at #1 on the same list. His O'Reilly Factor for Kids outsold all other children's non-fiction books in 2005.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bea on August 04, 2020

This was a perfect introduction into understanding the situation surrounding Kennedy’s assassination and the backstory to Oswald and his reasoning behind his killing. The layout of the book was ideal for this kind of story. Proper review to come.......more

Goodreads review by Nico on January 21, 2018

This book really showed me a lot of inside information on John F. Kennedy’s life and how hard it really was, not only as an adult but as a child. I never knew much on John F. Kennedy’s life my whole life but, after I read this book I knew lots of details on him. The book described his successes and......more

Goodreads review by Mark on June 20, 2013

I don't agree with much of what O'Reilly has to say, but I have to admit that he writes a thorough, engaging book. This is a younger readers' companion to his adult bestseller, and a title that should be in every school library. Very comprehensive and straight-forward, with excellent research and re......more

Goodreads review by Claire on April 10, 2017

A good summary of "Killing Kennedy". Adapted for young adults, or adults like me that want to read the book but are short on time!......more

Goodreads review by Jmlanier1 on June 11, 2024

Very good overview of JFK and the assassination. Includes photos, documents, and some Kennedy family history. I read this heading into a tour of Dealey Plaza and a visit to LBJ’s presidential library in Waco. Very informative summary.......more


Quotes

“The popularity of the adult title will drive interest, but this book is strong enough to draw its own audience. An excellent choice for middle-school libraries.” —School Library Journal


Awards

  • Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year