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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Destiny of the republic

A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President

Book • 2012

This book by Candice Millard delves into the life and assassination of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States.

It highlights the dramatic events surrounding his death, including the archaic medical treatments that ultimately led to his demise.

The narrative also explores the broader context of the time, including the national mood post-Civil War, the political struggles within Garfield's administration, and the roles of key figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and Vice President Chester Arthur.

The book is praised for its engaging storytelling and meticulous research.

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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Mentioned by

Morgan Housel

to illustrate the cyclical nature of knowledge in medicine, contrasting it with cumulative knowledge in other fields.

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Cumulative vs. Cyclical Knowledge

Mentioned by

Ramtin Arablouei

as the author of a book about James A. Garfield.

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The Deadly Story of the U.S. Civil Service

Recommended by

Ben Carlson

as source material for the show "Death by Lightning," highlighting James Garfield's assassination.

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Is the AI Trade Over? (EP. 439)

Recommended by

Jared Cohen

as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.

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Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen

Recommended by

Sarah Isger

as one of her top 10 books for beach reading, exploring the politics and science surrounding President James Garfield's assassination.

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Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as the author of the book about James Garfield.

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Plain History Volume 1: Who Killed President James Garfield?

Mentioned by

David Bianculli

as the book on which the miniseries 'Death by Lightning' is based.

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Tim Robbins Believes In The Power Of Theater

Recommended by

Sarah Isgur

as an amazing book.

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Let the Pandas Go Extinct | Interview: Sarah Isgur

Recommended by

Jared Cohen

as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.

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Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

Recommended by

John Podhoretz

as a must-read book about James Garfield's last year.

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Vance Whines, the Comey Case Collapses

Recommended by

John Podhoretz

as a fantastic, short, punchy history book, similar to Eric Larson's style.

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The Cultural Minefield | Interview: John Podhoretz

Mentioned by

C.W. Goodyear

as a very good book about the assassination of James Garfield.

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James Garfield: life of the week

Mentioned by

Michael Shannon

as a captivating and informative book that led him to the project.

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Michael Shannon Gets A Turn Playing Good Guys

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Sarah Isgur

as an incredible book about Chester A. Arthur.

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Not Even Mad: Sarah Isgur and Sarada Peri

Mentioned by

Stephen Metcalf

as a book by historian Candace Millard about President Garfield's assassination.

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Glen Powell Does The Running Man Edition

Recommended by

John Podhoretz

, noting the book resuscitates the life of James Garfield.

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Mentioned by

Mike Makowsky

as the book that inspired the Netflix series 'Death by Lightning'.

The Forgotten Life & Tragic Death of President James Garfield | A Conversation with ‘Death by Lightning’ Creator Mike Makowsky

Mentioned by

David Gardner

as the story of President Garfield's assassination.

Great Quotes, Vol. 21: The Primary Pull is the Vision

Mentioned as the book that the show "Death by Lightning" is based on, and Juliet Litman considers it one of her favorite recent books.

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Recommended by

Sarah Isgur

as a beach read about the assassination of James Garfield.

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