Destiny of the Republic
A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
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Paul Michael
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Candice Millard
James A. Garfield may have been the most extraordinary man ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, and a renowned and admired reformist congressman. Nominated for president against his will, he engaged in a fierce battle with the corrupt political establishment. But four months after his inauguration, a deranged office seeker tracked Garfield down and shot him in the back.
But the shot didn’t kill Garfield. The drama of what happened subsequently is a powerful story of a nation in turmoil. The unhinged assassin’s half-delivered strike shattered the fragile national mood of a country so recently fractured by civil war, and left the wounded president as the object of a bitter behind-the-scenes struggle for power—over his administration, over the nation’s future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care. A team of physicians administered shockingly archaic treatments, to disastrous effect. As his condition worsened, Garfield received help: Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, worked around the clock to invent a new device capable of finding the bullet.
Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic will stand alongside The Devil in the White City and The Professor and the Madman as a classic of narrative history.
From the Hardcover edition.
©2011 Candice Millard (P)2011 Random House AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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In the case of Destiny of the Republic, it isn't the history of 20th president James Garfield alone that catapults this book into the category of toe-toasting "amazing"...it is the meticulous research and straightforward writing of former National Geographic writer and editor, Candice Millard--a truly great historian/author (and we could probably add detective). A book about Garfield would never have been tops on my Wish List, but I'd read Millard's first book, River of Doubt, (about Theodore Roosevelt's trip on the Amazon) and found it fascinating. Based on that read, I figured I had a winner. Now I have to say, Destiny of the Republic is even better, and I have a new picture of Garfield and wonder what might have been.
The book establishes the dignified character of Garfield, the high esteem the people had for him, his erudition, and his humanity. It goes into detail about the schizo plottings of the crazed assassin, Guiteau (and some fascinating history of the "insanity plea"). But, it focuses largely on the 79 day period while Garfield, Guiteau's led bullet lodged somewhere deep in his back, suffered at the hands of the woefully arrogant Dr. D. Willard Bliss, and the dedicated Alexander Graham Bell's fervent race against time to perfect his "induction balance machine" in hopes of locating the bullet and saving Garfield from Dr. Bliss, and therefore, Garfield's life. The details of the dreadful and ridiculously archaic treatments Garfield suffered through at the hands of the ignorant Bliss, and the account of the autopsy, are painful to read about and shed light on the great progress medicine has made. At his trial for the murder of Garfield, Guiteau nonchalantly admitted to shooting Garfield, but insisted that he did not kill Garfield, rather it was "malpractice killed Garfield."
A slower first half, but you'll be rewarded with a mesmerizing tale, some fascinating medical history and facts, all wonderfully narrated by Paul Michael. *If Candice Millard wrote the history books for school--the students would never miss a day. Fantastic read I highly recommend to history buffs and non-history buffs alike.
Marvelous, Magnificent, Millard
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fascinating
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Excelent
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Every bit as good as "Killing Lincoln"
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If you love "ah-ha" moments or "wow! I never knew that was why" then you will love this book. I found myself so deeply enthralled in this book. It was the ideal companion to my long bike rides. I couldn't wait to share the neat anecdotes that I learned through listening to this story. President Garfield is a man we need to remember.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The Greatest President We ForgotHistorical Accidents
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Where does Destiny of the Republic rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It is among the best audiobooks I have listened too. I can not recommend this audiobook highly enough.What did you like best about this story?
The entire story is simply engrossing in part because it is not one which most people are more than vaguely aware off.What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?
His entire performance is excellent.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Learning about how James Garfield rose from the depths of poverty and obscurity to the White House.Any additional comments?
This is one of the best audiobooks I have listened too. I would recommend it to anyone, even those who might not ordinarily be interested in Presidential history.Amazing work of non-fiction
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Garfield and 19th century medicine
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes to friends interested in historyWhat was one of the most memorable moments of Destiny of the Republic?
The advances in medicine I take for granted.Which character – as performed by Paul Michael – was your favorite?
GarfieldDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I felt sympathy for the suffering Garfield endured.Interesting
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Would you consider the audio edition of Destiny of the Republic to be better than the print version?
For my first audio edition adventure I would have to say I am rather impressed. Reading a book of this type would prove nearly impossible.What was one of the most memorable moments of Destiny of the Republic?
The events that took place immediately after the shooting.Which character – as performed by Paul Michael – was your favorite?
President Garfield followed by Alexander BellDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book has me feeling amazed about all the suffering that has lead us up to this point.Any additional comments?
This book was very exciting! Great story telling!Already Re-Listening
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Where does Destiny of the Republic rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top 5What other book might you compare Destiny of the Republic to and why?
Team of RivalsDid the narration match the pace of the story?
Yes, although I found the chages in voice pitch a little irritating.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
noAny additional comments?
noEnlightening
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