Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice MillardMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved reading about history the way Millard writes it. The drama behind Garfield getting elected, then the absurdity of him getting shot, the primitive medical practices that cost him his life, and the inventiveness that was inspired to help (the first air conditioner, Bell's device to find the bullet), and the way the nation pulled together at the end as they waited in vain for a favorable outcome. The characters came alive for me...the goodness of Garfield, the scheming Conkling, the driven Bell, the dithering of Arthur before a lone woman believes in him enough to help him change his entire character. What a way to make history come to life!
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