An account of Jim Garrison's attempt to solve the Kennedy assassination describes how Garrison was ridiculed by the press, denounced by the FBI...
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Nov 04, 2011
Juanita
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This book was unputdownable from start to finish. I never skipped a page and looked forward to the next time I had free to read this completely fascinating book! I’m saddened that it has ended!
I truly loved the way that Garrison wrote; he used prose that only gave the answers when it became climactically clear that finality was necessary. On other occasions he allowed the reader to get the truth on his/her own. He used sardonic sarcasm that was entertaining, while thought-provoking. For exa More...
I truly loved the way that Garrison wrote; he used prose that only gave the answers when it became climactically clear that finality was necessary. On other occasions he allowed the reader to get the truth on his/her own. He used sardonic sarcasm that was entertaining, while thought-provoking. For exa More...
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Jan 05, 2008
Chris
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When you're sick in London over the winter holidays, this is the kind of thing you pluck off the walls of your grandparents copious political bookshelves. I'd seen the film back when it came out, and aside from the crazy almost avant-garde film making of Stone, I came away still confused as ever, and seemingly with an entirely different take of the assassination of JFK then what Garrison lays out in his book.
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Oct 14, 2010
Susan
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I read this when it was new (published 1988) and it seemed so complicated and convoluted that I had trouble following it. I found it recently in the Moose Lake, MN public library and decided to try it again. Now, twenty-plus years later I figured I was ready to understand New Orleans' Prosecutor Jim Garrison's point-of-view. I was well-rewarded. It no longer seems far-fetched to believe that factions within the CIA, FBI and Dallas Police Department could, and would, successfully pull off a coup
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Jul 11, 2010
Steven
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Lots to go through here, a lot of it covered well by Oliver Stone's film. Interesting to see a one-man crusade at work. When almost literally everyone was trying to make it go away, Garrison--with quite a bit of showmanship--insisted that the country take a look at itself. From Hamlet/Gertrude to today's cultural criticism, human nature stipulates its constant refusal to analyze its own bleak face. Garrison, despite his flaws, put a glass up to 1960s America and it didn't like what it saw.
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Jan 27, 2011
Cwn_annwn_13
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On the Trail of the Assassins is Garrisons beginning to end recollection of his investigation of the JFK assassination. Garrison deserves a lot of credit for uncovering as much as he did but as far as his final conclusion I think its too simple to say it was just a bunch of ring wingers and anti-communists within the CIA that had Kennedy iced and the buck stops there. The one guy who he had charges brought against may very well have been involved but to try to put him at the top of the conspirac
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Aug 09, 2011
Angie
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If you loved the movie "JFK" you will love this book! The movie is based on the true events of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his search for the truth about who killed Kennedy. Garrison is the only man to bring someone to trial for conspiracy to murder the President. Very thought-provoking book!
Oct 29, 2011
Shawn
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I'm sure just about everyone had seen the Oliver Stone film JFK. This is the true story of the investigation and trial as written by Jim Garrison himself. As you would expect, the book goes into much more detail than the movie.
Feb 07, 2008
Ray
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Not only is the information in this book unnoticed by most people, it is also page turner. Reading this at times, I felt upset, and shocked. The information, story is a lot to take, for the simple fact that we were told a lie about what happened. It is a lot of information that most will not want to believe about what happen on November 22, 1963. It has been a long time since JFK was murdered and its forgotten by most and that alone is truly ashame. Jim Garrison, the writer of the book, was the
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Aug 14, 2011
David
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If I could have given this book six stars, I would have. The man who brought one of the only honest investigations against the murderers of JFK gives a clear, concise, compelling narrative.
A MUST READ!!
A MUST READ!!
Apr 10, 2008
Emanuela
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FANTABULOUS!!! A must-read. Extremely well written, it gives a totally different approach on the JFK murder mystery.
I read it as soon as I heard Mr. Stone was filming it, to avoid my pleaseure in reading it being spoilt by the movie version.
Although I am partial with the idea of JFK NOT having been murdered by Oswald at all (or at least not alone), I am far from declaring I own the truth only beacuse I've read this book.
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I read it as soon as I heard Mr. Stone was filming it, to avoid my pleaseure in reading it being spoilt by the movie version.
Although I am partial with the idea of JFK NOT having been murdered by Oswald at all (or at least not alone), I am far from declaring I own the truth only beacuse I've read this book.
However, in my opinion this is an excellent start More...
Mar 12, 2010
Lisa
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Being partial to conspiracy, cover-up type stories, had to read this one. It's a good one, all right! Oliver Stone made his film 'JFK', based on this book (I think).
Feb 01, 2008
Hector
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I'm not sure when I read this book but it is an excellent read.
If after reading this book you don't believe that the JFK assassination was a conspiracy, you need to check your pulse. Jim Garrison does a great job detailing what he has learned about this true life conspiracy. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 and the government will not allow us to see any records in connection with the investigation until about 2035 (I could be wrong on the dates) Anyway, I'll probably be More...
If after reading this book you don't believe that the JFK assassination was a conspiracy, you need to check your pulse. Jim Garrison does a great job detailing what he has learned about this true life conspiracy. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 and the government will not allow us to see any records in connection with the investigation until about 2035 (I could be wrong on the dates) Anyway, I'll probably be More...
Dec 17, 2009
Gregg
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At the time, I learned there was a conspiracy to kill Kennedy. Later on, I learned that Garrison isn't always on-target (even at the tender age of 18, I found his explanation of the government's motive shaky--one page explaining away Kennedy's attitudes towards the Military Industrial Complex? Puh-leeze). And still later, enough history suggested that the government would have a much easier time buying the next election than they would bumping him off. But it's still a good story.
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Jul 30, 2011
Alicedewonder
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Forget the movie JFK and read Judge Jim Garrison's words for yourself, because the movie was just a distracting performance.
Nov 14, 2010
Bijan
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I don't believe the truth in this case will ever be known, but I have no problem accepting Garrison's view as a possibility.
Dec 10, 2010
Sandyboy
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well documented and fascinating read if you like JFK (oliver stones movie) then this is a great document
Apr 28, 2009
Berrygraham
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For someone who didn't grow up in the Cold War era, this was an eye opening book.
Aug 22, 2010
chucklesthescot
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Since I was young I was always interested in American history and the murder of JFK fascinated me ever since I watched the Kevin Costner film that was based on this book. So I just had to read this one and it was full of the same incredible facts that appear in the film, leaving you shaking your head at the Warren Commission and their Magic Bullet theory. It was great for me to get the chance to go to Dallas in 1996 to see the scene for myself as well!
Nov 11, 2008
AC
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Garrison is widely considered to be a laughingstock. Everyone knows how he bungled his case against E. Claw Shaw, that great American. But you should judge Garrison by his own words. Ralph Shoenman, who was Bertrand Russell's personal secretary, followed Garrison's case closely and alerted him to certain information that was developed in the Italian press concerning Shaw's dealings with the Centro Mondiale Commerciale.
Sep 10, 2008
Mick
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This work by the New Orleans District Attorney who attempted to prosecute the "conspirators" in the JFK assassination was the basis for the Oliver Stone blockbuster "JFK" from 1992. While incredibly interesting, it stretches the boundaries of credibility, and is occasionally self-serving. If you're a wingnut conspiracy-theorist, check it out.
Aug 16, 2008
Patti
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I was obsessed with this book from the moment I opened it until the present day. If this collection of info doesn't open your eyes to the truth that's still being hidden from the citizens of this country, then you might as well bury your head in the sand for life.
Mar 03, 2008
Emily
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I read this after "Libra," because I'd always been curious about Garrison from Oliver Stone's "JFK," but it wasn't worth the time. Paranoid, sketchy -- most of this "evidence" of a major CIA conspiracy begs to be taken on faith. I'm sticking with Oswald.
Apr 22, 2008
Taft
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I am not one to be taken in by conspiracy theories but this book is very interesting. I still think Oswald shot JFK but this book did make me scratch my head quite a bit...
Dec 31, 2009
Tonya
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I am HUGE conspiracy theorist and in that realm, this is the best book out there from a man who was there, in the thick of it all.
Jul 05, 2010
Benjamin
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I read this book nearly two years ago and still reference it when I'm doing my research on the JFK murder. I have been actively collecting my own data and evidence concerning this case and I feel Garrison was on the right trail. But the amount of harassment he received for simply trying to discover the truth leads me to believe that the powers that be might not have wanted something uncovered. I try to go into this stuff with an open mind. You can never believe what you read when it comes to the
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