2024 the best book on lincoln review

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With more than 1.5 million copies sold, Killing Lincoln deftly recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history—of how one gunshot changed the country forever.

In Lincoln's Last Days, Bill O'Reilly masterfully adapts his historical thriller to appeal to a younger audience. Shorter text and abundant photographs make this is a useful, inviting, and accessible audiobook for younger listeners interested in American history and the Civil War. Both adults and children are sure to find this volume irresistible on its own, or as a compelling companion to Killing Lincoln.

Reviewer: M. Ducreaux
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Glad I purchased the Childrens version
Review: I was very excited about purchasing this book for my kids (11 and 13 years old). My son, especially, is a history geek. I was originally concerned on whether I should purchase this "young adult verson" or the "grown-up" version, KILLING LINCOLN. I'm pleased that I purchased this version. NOTE: This book is VERY detailed and almost written as a fact book leading up to and following the assassination -- it does NOT read like a novel as I had been expecting. My kids are sharing the book, back and forth, and competing with each other for possession! It's triggered a good deal of discussion at the dinner table, for sure! I'm sure I'm getting as much out of this (if not more) than the kids! Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly!!! Can you please draft a "young adult" version of KILLING KENNEDY?

Reviewer: Bill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Another O'Reilly homerun
Review: Having studied the life of our most interesting President since high school, I found not only the facts I had discovered through my study but also a ton of new ones I did not, making this tragedy even that much more appealing !The writing style and the detailed explanation of the "mechanics" of the time period made the read that much more Interesting.Being able to use the Kindle highlight and search feature to find the meaning of 19th century terms and phrases expanded my vocabulary as well.All in all yet another excellent O'Reilly book that I will be buying in hardbound for my library.

Reviewer: Nevada lady
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Service. Not a review of the book
Review: The book was delivered quickly and in perfect condition. I’m not going to provide an official review of the book. But, it was the usual quality and interesting as the rest that have been written by this author.

Reviewer: James E. Grohskopf
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good History Reading
Review: Excellent book and very interesting

Reviewer: Layman Follower
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book for a broad audience
Review: For the serious and well read student of history this will be an outstanding "Reader's Digest" version, but still very worthy and even fun to read.But this book's appeal to a broader audience should be outstanding. It is easy to read, offering rather short chapters (making it easy to read for a few minutes and set aside), yet is complete in detail. It plays well to all levels of knowledge, and will be enjoyable reading from the later middle school level through that of a Ph.D. For the former, it offers a wonderful introduction to both the joys and relevance of history. For the latter, it will serve to prime their own knowledge and experiences with the subject, in a very pleasant way.

Reviewer: Margaret Young
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lincoln's Last Days
Review: I purchased this book, Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly because it is written for both adults and young adults. I wanted my eleven year old granddaughter to learn more about American History especially at a time when our current history is so different than previously. I read and loved the book. I have always been a history buff and thought I pretty much knew about Lincoln's life, the Civil War, Booth and Lincoln's assassination. I learned so much more and I was reading the book geared more to children and young adults. I live a few miles from the Booth House here in Maryland. I have toured the house and still did not know all that I learned in the book. I visit Gettysburg and Antietam. I have learned a great deal concerning Lincoln on these visits, but still learned more by reading the book. I learned about Lincoln' wife and children; and the other assassination attempts occurring at the same time Booth was shooting the President. I have now passed on the book to my granddaughter and I am going to order the adult version. I have also ordered "Killing Kennedy" and just by reading the first three chapters I know it will be as informative as Lincoln's Last Days, and I'll probably have it read in two days. Nothing is more fascinating than reading about American History!

Reviewer: In God’s Grace
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Got it as a gift for our Grandson
Review: He is into history and I wanted to get a book to encourage him to read. I read reviews and thought maybe this is a good one to keep him interested. Well we just got a picture of him with the book and his brother and sister beside him. Just awesome! The book has many pictures along with captivating writing. Perfect for a preteen and apparently younger. Anyway, in the short time I had the book before wrapping it up for Christmas I enjoyed a page or two. So I bought a second and though I have not had time to sit (without immediately falling asleep) I bought another book for my house. So when things settle down a bit I look forward to settling in and flipping its pages and discussing it with the Grandson

Reviewer: Terry D Klaisle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fast reading
Review: This in line with all his great books

Reviewer: Beamerdog
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hard to put down.

Reviewer: Toppie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A great book on one of the most historical events of modern time presented in an excellent manner for kids of that age group. O'Reilly and Dugard make a great pair of authors and their work with facts not known to the average person is special

Reviewer: Papoo Tech
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bought for my 13 year old son. He is not that much of a reader. But he read this and thoroughly enjoyed it. He is looking for more books by Mr. O'Reilly.

Reviewer: Carole "Reggae"
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book full of pictures. Very pleased with the purchase.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I will be re reading many times.