Candice Millard, the New York Times-bestselling author of The River of Doubt, is a former editor and contributing writer at National Geographic magazine. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and children.
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"Crisp, concise and revealing history. . . . A fresh narrative that
plumbs some of the most dramatic days in U.S. presidential
history."
—The Washington Post
“A spirited tale that intertwines murder, politics and medical
mystery. . . . Candice Millard leaves us feeling that Garfield's
assassination deprived the nation not only of a remarkably humble
and intellectually gifted man but one who perhaps bore the seeds of
greatness . . . splendidly drawn portraits. . . . Alexander Graham
Bell makes a bravura appearance.”
—The Wall Street Journal
"Fascinating. . . . Gripping. . . . Stunning. . . . The haunting
tale of how a man who never meant to seek the presidency found
himself swept into the White House. . . . Millard shows the
Garfield legacy to be much more important than most of her readers
knew it to be."
—The New York Times
"Destiny of the Republic displays Millard's energetic writing and
rare ability to effortlessly educate the listener."
—USA Today
"A staggering tale. . . . Millard digs deeply into the turmoil that
got James A. Garfield elected, the lunacy that got him shot and the
medical malfeasance that turned a minor wound into a mortal
one."
—Janet Maslin, Top 10 Recommendations for 2011
“One of the many pleasures of Candice Millard’s new book, Destiny
of the Republic, [is] that she brings poor Garfield to life—and a
remarkable life it was. . . . Fascinating. . . . Millard has
written us a penetrating human tragedy.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“Brings the era and people involved to vivid life. . . . Takes the
reader on a compelling fly on-the-wall journey. . . . Millard takes
all of these elements in a forgotten period of history and turns
them into living and breathing things.”
—Associated Press
“Think you’re not interested in James Garfield, our 20th President?
Millard’s action-packed account of his life and truly strange death
should change your mind.”
—People
“Filled with memorable characters, hairpin twists of fate and
consequences that bring a young nation to the breaking point,
Destiny of the Republic brings back to roaring life a tragic but
irresistible historical period.”
—The Christian Science Monitor
“A winning amalgamation of history and adventure. They [Millard’s
books] exhibit a keen eye for human frailties.”
—The Washington Post
"Fascinating. . . . Millard colorfully recreates the political
milieu of 1880."
—The Seattle Times
"Millard provides a splendidly written and suspenseful account of
this fascinating episode in American history."
—The Oregonian
“By keeping a tight hold on her narrative strands, Millard crafts a
popular history rich with detail and emotion. One of the pleasures
of the book is the chance to learn more about Garfield, who appears
as a fully realized historical figure instead of a trivia
answer.”
—Salon
“This tale of physician error contextualized by politics and murder
makes for riveting reading. Ms. Millard recounts this episode of
our nation’s history in a style that keeps readers on the edge of
their seats even though the ending is known.”
—The Washington Times
“Splendid. . . . recovers for us just what a remarkable—even
noble—man Garfield was. . . . She also chillingly depicts his
killer. . . . This wonderful book reminds us that our 20th
president was neither a minor nor merely a tragic figure, but
rather an extraordinary one.”
—The Plain Dealer
“An achingly good, suspenseful read. . . . compelling characters
and nail-biting storytelling, and [readers] will no doubt walk away
even more emotionally affected by Garfield’s tragedy.”
—The Kansas City Star
“Blends science, medicine, and politics in a crime story that grabs
tight and it does not let go until the very last page. .
. . A remarkable book. It is crisply written and riveting.”
—Tucson Citizen
"Millard finds the ironies of history throughout this stirring
narrative, one that's full of suspense even though you know what's
coming. She makes you a witness, not a reader."
—Erie Times
“Destiny of the Republic is popular history at its best—accessible,
educational and entertaining—and Millard renders it with grace,
power and sympathy.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Make[s] for compulsive reading. Superb American history."
—Kirkus, starred review
"Splendidly insightful. . . . stands securely at the crossroads of
popular and professional history."
—Booklist, starred review
“Sparklingly alive. . . [Millard] brings to life a moment in the
nation’s history when access to the president was easy, politics
bitter, and medical knowledge slight. Under Millard’s pen,
it’s hard to imagine its being better told.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Historian Candice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic is first-rate
history, political intrigue, and a true-crime story all rolled into
one. . . . An epic must-read!”
—Douglas Brinkley, author of The Wilderness Warrior
“In this brilliant and riveting work, Candice Millard demonstrates
the power of narrative nonfiction. Through exhaustive research and
flawless storytelling, she has brought to life one of the most
harrowing and fascinating sagas in American history. . . . This is
a book that is impossible to put down.”
—David Grann, author of The Lost City of Z
“Candice Millard has done it again: She’s turned the sometimes
stodgy realm of presidential history on its head with a gripping
tale of high danger and stoic endurance, a tale that had nearly
completely vanished from public memory. What an exceptional man and
what an exciting era Millard has brought to elegant life on the
page!”
—Hampton Sides, author of Hellhound on His Trail
“In President Garfield’s assassination, Candice Millard has
rediscovered one of the great forgotten stories in American
history. Millard has turned Garfield’s story into a crackling tale
of suspense and a panoramic picture of a fascinating but forgotten
era.”
—Debby Applegate, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for The Most Famous
Man in America
“As she did in The River of Doubt, Candice Millard has written
another riveting narrative. . . . She has skillfully allowed us to
share this traumatic moment.”
—Ken Burns
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