Lincolns Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever Audiobook, by Bill O'Reilly Play Audiobook Sample

Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever Audiobook

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Read By: Bill O'Reilly, Edward Herrmann Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427226716

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

57

Longest Chapter Length:

17:39 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

52 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:09 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

30

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Publisher Description

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.

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"This book was great reading! It told the story of Abe Lincoln's assassination in great detail. While reading it I learned many new facts. If students were interested, or learning about the Civil War or President Lincoln I would definitely add this book to their reading list. The chapters are short, there are picture throughout the book, and it is loaded with facts. This book is a great tool to use in a classroom."

— Sidney (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “As a history major, I wish my required reading had been as well written as this truly vivid and emotionally engaging account of Lincoln's assassination. And as a former combat infantry officer, I found myself running for cover at the Civil War battle scenes. This is the story of an American tragedy that changed the course of history. If you think you know this story, you don't until you've read Killing Lincoln. Add historian to Bill O'Reilly's already impressive résumé.

    — Nelson DeMille, author of The Lion and The Gold Coast
  • Killing Lincoln is a must read historical thriller. Bill O'Reilly recounts the dramatic events of the spring of 1865 with such exhilarating immediacy that you will feel like you are walking the streets of Washington DC on the night that John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln. This is a hugely entertaining, heart-stopping read.

    — Vince Flynn, author of American Assassin
  • If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865 . . . it might well read like Killing Lincoln.

    — Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek
  • [Killing Lincoln] delivers a taut, action-packed narrative with cliff-hangers aplenty.

    — The Christian Science Monitor
  • [Killing Lincoln] is nonfiction, albeit told in white-knuckled, John Grisham-like style.

    — New York Post

Awards

  • Among longlisted titles for Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for IRA Teachers' Choices, 2013
  • Among longlisted titles for Maine Cream of the Crop Master List, 2013
  • Among longlisted titles for Tri-State Reviews Committee Books of Note - Master List, 2013

Lincoln's Last Days Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was an interesting read. It was written more like a historical novel than a non-fiction book, which is probably why it was easy to breeze through. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. I'm sure there are many more well-researched books on Lincoln's assassination but for anyone with a more casual interest in history, this is worth the read. "

    — Kelly, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For me, it was a slow start because I'm not very good at reading battle scenes but I'm so glad that I got through it. So much history that we don't know until we read an amazing piece like this! "

    — Kimberly, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Written book on the facts of why Lincoln was killed and why John Wilkes Booth wanted him dead. We think we know everything about an historical event, but found many new and interesting happenings surround about Booth and Lincoln that were new to this read. Good research. "

    — Alice, 2/2/2014
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    " I loved the way this book was written. It was informational, but the style was so easy to read. Lincoln was an incredible man and president. Too bad there aren't men like him today in Washington! "

    — Teri, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Couldn't put it down! Can't wait to read Killing Kennedy! "

    — Dawn, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Eye opening and amazingly well written. Don't be turned off by O'Reilly co-author. "

    — Ginger, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good book. It give you an insight of the last days of Abraham Lincoln and his killer. "

    — Rob, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a really good book. It really helped me understand, not only the death of Lincoln, but also a little bit about the American Civil War. I would recommend it to anyone. "

    — Evan, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Liked some parts - but overall it didn't wow me. "

    — Hillery, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked the fun and historically informative format of this book. I would recommend to any level reader or historian. "

    — Peter, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love it, What a great read. It's hard to put down when you start reading it. Its as if your there.. "

    — Lydia, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although I don't usually read non-fiction. I really enjoyed this book. It was well-written and I learned a lot about the historical facts surrounding Lincoln's death that I never knew before. "

    — Melyssa, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is Guy's book but I wanted to read it too. It was pretty good. I think a man would appreciate it more because of the battle detail though. "

    — Sandy, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing... I couldn't stop reading! "

    — Jessica, 11/1/2013
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    " Very well written, interesting book. Written like a good novel, even though it is historical fact. Recommended. "

    — Norm, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Gripping! This was the first nonfiction book that I couldn't put down. "

    — Carol, 10/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Couldn't put it down...great telling of this interesting part of our US history. Highly recommended, easy read. "

    — Cheryl, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While I do not care for Mr. OReilly, I enjoyed this book. I learned some things in this story that I had not known before. The story was compelling and thoughtful. One of the most iconic presidencies and tragedies in our history came alive on the pages. "

    — Michelle, 8/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read lots of Lincoln books and I found this very well researhced and interesting to read. "

    — Win, 7/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really liked it. Casual style kept me reading. Not stuffy like some historical accounts. I want to read his Kennedy assassination book now. "

    — John, 7/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a very interesting book. I am glad that I read it. I bought it for my daughter because she wanted to read. She went to Washington, D. C. and went on a walking tour of Lincoln. "

    — Mary, 6/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For you Bill O'Reilly haters out there, don't let that stop you from reading this book! Excellent and hard to put down, not always what you'll find when reading history. Obviously well researched... makes me want to read the Killing Kennedy book, too. "

    — Rose, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book! Would highly recommend it to anyone. It provides a very informative picture of a difficult time in our country's history. "

    — Shannon, 2/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best "history" books I've ever read. Reads like a well written novel. "

    — Donna, 2/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The book was very factual, but I don't know how he got all of his information in it. "

    — Randy, 11/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " At times, it read as though I was right there participating in the story...that was nice. I also enjoyed some of the details about JW Booth's life, things about Sec. Seward's attempted murder, & Sec. Stanton's possible implication. "

    — Heather, 10/7/2012

About the Authors

Bill O’Reilly is a former high-school history teacher and the author of many bestselling books, including Lincoln’s Last Days and Hitler’s Last Days. He is also the anchor of The O’Reilly Factor, the highest-rated cable news show in the country.

Dwight Jon Zimmerman is a bestselling and award-winning author, radio show host, producer, and president of the Military Writers Society of America. Zimmerman is the coauthor, with Bill O’Reilly, of the New York Times #1 bestselling Lincoln’s Last Days, a young adult adaptation of Bill O’Reilly’s bestselling Killing Lincoln. Lincoln’s Last Days won the 2013 Branson Stars and Flags grand prize, the second year in a row that Zimmerman received the organization’s highest honor. He is the author or coauthor of many other books and has been a guest lecturer at the US Military Academy at West Point and the Naval War College.

About Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann (1943–2014) was one of America’s top audiobook narrators. He won multiple Audie Awards and twenty-two Earphones Awards, and his narration of the King James version of the Bible remains a benchmark in the industry.