Day Lincoln Was Shot

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Summary: The Day Lincoln Was Shot
Review: "The Day Lincoln Was Shot" is a must read for anybody interested in history, particularly in the civil war. This book draws the reader into the action as if they are in the booth at Fords theater on that fatal night when President Lincoln was shot at point blank range in the back of the head. This book provides a detailed account of what occurred before, during and after the shooting and provides details of the emergency work performed by doctors and the Strong but withering will of Mary Todd Lincoln. As mentioned earilier, this book is a "must read." My review alone cannot do this book justice. I have had this book before but it was destroyed due to flood (I swore that my children would read and benefit from it). It is difficult to find and thank god Amazon had a listing for it.

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Summary: The 24 hour span of time before the death of Lincoln.
Review: A wonderful read about Lincoln's life in the last 24 hours and the conspiracy that resulted in his assassination. This is a wonderful book, and one only grows to admire Lincoln after reading it. One also sees how Booth and his assorted idiots planned the killings. A determined effort by the government in protection for key members could have prevented this. The President's bodyguard went off to a bar, along with the other staff. Bishop researched this book for twenty to thirty years before writing it. The only criticism is that the beginning drags a little, but otherwise a great read.

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Summary: outstanding
Review: an excellent write on the last day of lincolns life. you can tell jim did a lot of research on the subject. the book makes you feel like you were there. other excellent books by mr bishop are the day christ died and the day kennedy was shot.

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Summary: Easy to Read. History Written as a Good Mystery
Review: Bishop writes a good book. The story is well researched, full of fascinating details, fast paced and never dull. Although you know the ending, the tale is constructed in a way that has you hoping someone will make a move in the story to avoid the awful destiny that must unfold.

My only quibble is that the author takes a lot of license with what the various players were thinking. This certainly helps flesh out the story but does the history a minor disservice by going beyond what can be known with certainty. Still, enjoyanble and recommended.

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Summary: Assassination of the president
Review: For lovers of history. This book places you in the tumultuous society of the American Civil War. The events surrounding the killing of President Lincoln are brought to life in the style of a modern CNN report. The questions who, why, where and how are well covered. This is an excellent historical account most appreciated by those that lived through the JFK killing.

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Summary: Lincoln's Last Stand
Review: I am getting tired of reading fiction, and I saw this in Borders one day and didn't hesitate to buy it. Thank God I did. This is a really good book. It lets the reader know all the characters involved and what exactly happened on that fatal day in April of 1865. Also, there are lots of facts that I learned...for instance, that Lincoln lived for another nine hours after having been shot.

If you like the era of the Civil War or are curious about Lincoln, buy this book. It will probably make you want to buy a biography of Lincoln afterwards.

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Summary: Fascinating - You will live that day by reading this book
Review: I truly enjoyed this book. A masterpiece in the sense that it reconstructs the day Lincoln was shot. You will live that day in the 21st century by reading this book. Hour by hour all the actions and conversations of all key personalities have been dissected and presented. This is a great historical forensics book.

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Summary: Fascinating - You will live that day by reading this book
Review: I truly enjoyed this book. A masterpiece in the sense that it reconstructs the day Lincoln was shot. You will live that day in the 21st century by reading this book. Hour by hour all the actions and conversations of all key personalities have been dissected and presented. This is a great historical forensics book.

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Summary: Lincoln--Knew Assassination Would Come--But Served His Role
Review: Jim Bishop is an outstanding writer and his format using hours of the day (i.e., 7:00 am, 8:00 am, etc.) took you to where everyone was at that time--Lincoln, Booth, Johnson, The Surratts etc,. His research was in-depth and made you never question its validity. I lived in the Washington D.C. area for eight years and have visited the Ford Theater and the Boarding House Lincoln died in--after reading the book--I go visit those places everytime I return--and picture Jim Bishops clear explanation of events. After reading this book and visiting the Ford Theater--you will envision the actor John Booth jumping from the balcony and tripping as he took his last step on a theater stage. Not only will you sit in the low lighted rooms and learn of the intricate details behind the assassination--but will also learn many facts about the city of Washington D.C. during that period of time.

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Summary: Among the best Civil War era history books ever written.
Review: Jim Bishop was a terrific newpaper columnist of the 50's and 60's who wrote the prize winning book, "The Day Christ Died" and followed it with this one during the Civil War Centennial. It is well worth this re-print edition. An absolutely relentless march of the men, women and events of the last 24 hours in the life of Lincoln. The detail here does not slow the history. Indeed it is the life blood of this enthralling book. Meticulous research brings the story to full color. You will feel the heartbeat of Booth as he approaches the President's box. You will suffer the shock of Mrs. Lincoln when she realizes her husband has been wounded. You will weep for Abraham Lincoln. Seldom is history as truely revealing as this. You do not read this book really. You breath it. Scott Brundage