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An unapologetic answer to the wave of fictitious theories that surround one of the most important events of the 20th century

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An exhaustive examination of the JFK case

After listening to part of a recent podcast about the JFK assassination, and coming to suspect that a good portion of the conspiratorial "evidence" presented was total nonsense, I thought I should educate myself. I'd read Libra in my 20s, but otherwise didn't know a great deal about this shocking, pivotal historic event.

The internet suggested this book was the most comprehensive and thorough: 20 hours of meticulous, forensic examination of the events leading up to and after the assassination, the evidence involved in the case, and the multitude of conspiracy theories that came trailing in its wake.

I found Posner to be thorough and convincing in his portrayal of the facts of the case and his theories, and convincing in his debunking of the theories pointing to various conspiracies. The behaviour of some of those involved in fomenting such theories in the aftermath of the case was predictably self-serving - in particular the spectacularly loathsome Jim Garrison - while some was inadvertent, memories becoming distorted by the constant retelling of events.

I doubt the book would win over any committed JFK conspiracy theorists, but if like me you want to know more about the case, especially in the context of the decades of controversy that followed, I highly recommend it.

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Follow the Evidence

This is an example of thorough, evidence led journalism. It is a book which starts with the man at the centre of the story, Lee Harvey Oswald. You learn so much about him, it really gives you an idea of his character and his philosophy. The first half of the book is a necessary portrait of man who is otherwise buried and forgotten under a pile of alternative theories regarding the JFK assassination. it is the essential piece of evidence at the heart of the whole tale, which is otherwise miraculously forgotten. It is a wonder that Oliver Stone's movie is the only movie out there! The unadulterated facts are far more fascinating.

If you are looking for answers and would like to know why the well repeated conspiracy stories are really only afloat because of everyone keeps repeating them: listen to this book.

As an aside I had this on my "to read list" for a good couple of years. This book was much more appealing as an audio book as it was handy and gave many hours of interesting listening. I may just read the book too, I certainly will be investigating Mr Posner's other books.

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well worth listening to

What made the experience of listening to Case Closed the most enjoyable?

it was thoroughly researched and explained

What did you like best about this story?

as a conspiracy theory believer it convinced me that there is no conspiracy ! and so now i can stop wasting any more time with wondering what is going on

What does Scott Aiello bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

fluent speaking and convincing narration

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no

Any additional comments?

a good addition to your library

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Well presented in depth case

This book along with Micheal Schermer's book Conspiracy and Conspiracy Theory (what to believe and what not to believe), forced me to grow up a little, with regard to how I form opinions about world events. Arouse your inner sceptic if you dare, don't believe everything you see in the movies.

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Very interesting and information

This book really filled in some gaps and answered some questions I still had regarding the JFK assassination. I found it to be well narrated and very informative.

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Worst audiobook I’ve ever listened to

Hours of end dedicated to how Oswald didn’t get on with his mother. The author would have you think that is somehow a sure sign that a person is capable of the crime of the century. If the author had heard a story of Oswald sticking his tongue out at a teacher in 4th grade I think he’d of put it into the book and tried rationalise as a sign that Oswald was definitely a monster. The book was all one way traffic. Failed to objectively examine the facts. Excruciating to listen to

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Same conclusion as the Warren Commission

What disappointed you about Case Closed?

Author ignores evidence from credible witnesses.

Has Case Closed put you off other books in this genre?

No not at all

What aspect of Scott Aiello’s performance might you have changed?

Nothing, he is only as good as what he is given to read

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom

Any additional comments?

A re hash of the Warren Commission

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