Friends of WB Library Review "The Destiny of the Republic"

– As
the October selection of the 2012-2013 Book Review Series, the Friends of the
West Bloomfield Twp Public Library are reviewing “The Destiny of the Republic”
by Candice Millard on Wednesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. and again on Friday,
October 12 at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the West Bloomfield Twp Public
Library Main Library, Main Branch, 4600
  Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield,
MI.

The reviewer
for the selection is Sandra Sutherland.

“It takes a gifted writer to prompt a reader to spend a lot of
time with a book in which James Garfield is the main character. Candice Millard
has done that. In addition to providing insights about our 20th
commander-in-chief, “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and
the Murder of a President” is an engaging, elegantly written and insightful
look at the political and scientific developments of late-19th century America….In
the best tradition of the great writers of narrative nonfiction, Ms. Millard
deftly blends the stories of Garfield and Bell and assassin Charles Guiteau and
makes readers feel as if they were witnesses to the key events….. research and
narrative prowess….twists and turns….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

There is no
charge to attend either program.

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Bloomfield Twp Public Library, visit the Library website at www.wblib.org.
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