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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past" by Welby Thomas Cox, Jr..]
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In his book, The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past, Welby Thomas Cox Jr. tells the story of the assassination of the former U.S. president, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The author discusses the planning and the steps that led to it.

After the Cuban invasion, a plan begins to come together—a plan against the president—a plan so intricate that it takes months of planning and multiple professionals. A team of former military men and secret agents come together and begin to work on this plan. Funds are exchanged and the plan begins to take shape. A patsy is found and set up to take the blame for the entire event. However, when the number of members of the team begins to increase, doubts begin to arise. What happens to the initial plan of an attempted assassination? How does it sway?

I loved how much information the author included in this book. The footnotes contained a lot more information for the reader as an extended reading. This book also exposes how bad the justice system could get and I think it serves as a wake-up call to people. We also get to see things from the author's point of view. The author discusses important events, which raised my curiosity. I was thrilled most of the time.

I, however, had a few issues I noticed. First, there were a lot of characters and they seemed poorly developed. It was hard to follow them all, especially with the author using two names concurrently for some characters. Also, there was no clear demarcation between the characters perspectives. It did get confusing to have to confirm who was doing what. I also think the book would have been easier to read if direct speech was specified. I was disturbed by the sudden jumps from the past to the present. Without being clearly shown, characters would randomly show up in the middle of chapters or other character events without a blend or transition. This constantly disrupted the reading flow. Finally, I would say this book was not properly edited. There were countless errors in the book and several punctuation mistakes.

I give this book a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The negatives mentioned above prevented me from enjoying the book as much as I thought I would. So, I took away a star from my rating. I took another star away because of the many errors in the book. I wouldn't take any more stars away because the author still deserves his flowers.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves American history. And anyone who enjoys nonfiction.

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The book appears to be very informative about real life events. The presence of errors can be discouraging. However, it does not affect the book's educational quality. You wrote a wonderful review.
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Right away I noticed that the title should be The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Passed. Past has an entirely different meaning. I am sorry about the number of errors. That makes reading even a great book much more difficult. Thanks!
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I totally get your points on the characters and transitions—I felt the same way! It's frustrating when there's so much potential, but it gets lost in confusion. The editing issues bugged me too, pulling me out of the story. Despite that, the insights into the justice system were eye-opening, and I found myself intrigued by the historical aspects. As a reader who shares your frustrations, I'd say it's a mixed bag—definitely worth a read if you can navigate the bumps.
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I agree with Amy the title of the book should be passed not past. How does a book get through any editing with a title that is not correct?
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The review suggests that the book "The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past" is an interesting read for those who enjoy American history and nonfiction. However, it also highlights some issues such as poorly developed characters, confusing perspectives, lack of demarcation, and numerous errors. Overall, the book receives a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, indicating that it may not be a flawless read but still has some merits worth appreciating.
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Thank you for sharing your insightful review, Your detailed analysis highlights the author's skillful blend of science and marketing concepts, enriched by engaging personal anecdotes. It's encouraging to see the positive impact of real-world examples and the effectiveness of practical insights. Your thorough appreciation, including the absence of dislikes and recognition of the well-edited content, reinforces the book's value. Your 5-star rating and recommendation make a compelling case for readers!
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Post by Timothy Gye »

Thank you for sharing your insightful review, Your detailed analysis highlights the author's skillful blend of science and marketing concepts, enriched by engaging personal anecdotes. It's encouraging to see the positive impact of real-world examples and the effectiveness of practical insights. Your thorough appreciation, including the absence of dislikes and recognition of the well-edited content, reinforces the book's value. Your 5-star rating and recommendation make a compelling case for readers!
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In his book, The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past, Welby Thomas Cox Jr. tells the story of the assassination of former U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The author discusses the intricate planning and steps that led to the assassination, which took months of planning and multiple professionals. A team of former military men and secret agents come together to work on the plan, with funds being exchanged and the plan taking shape. A patsy is found and set up to take the blame for the entire event. However, as the number of members of the team begins to increase, doubts begin to arise.

The author's extensive information is appreciated, with footnotes providing more information for the reader as an extended reading. The book exposes the bad justice system and serves as a wake-up call to people. The author discusses important events from the author's point of view, raising curiosity and excitement. However, there are some issues that the reader may have noticed.

Firstly, the characters in the book seem poorly developed, making it difficult to follow them all. There is no clear demarcation between the characters' perspectives, making it confusing to confirm who was doing what. The book would have been easier to read if direct speech was specified, and the sudden jumps from the past to the present without being clearly shown disrupted the reading flow.

Secondly, the book was not properly edited, with numerous errors and punctuation mistakes. The author deserves his flowers, but the negatives mentioned above prevented the reader from enjoying the book as much as they thought they would.

In conclusion, The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past is a well-written and engaging book that provides a detailed account of the assassination of former U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The author's extensive information, the author's unique perspective, and the lack of proper editing contribute to the book's rating of 3 out of 5 stars. However, the book's negatives, such as the lack of clear demarcation between characters' perspectives and the sudden jumps from the past to the present, may have affected the reader's enjoyment of the book. Despite these issues, the author still deserves his praise and would recommend it to anyone who loves American history and enjoys nonfiction.
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Post by Orji cyril Kaluokoro »

In his book, The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past, Welby Thomas Cox Jr. tells the story of the assassination of former U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The author discusses the intricate planning and steps that led to the assassination, which took months of planning and multiple professionals. A team of former military men and secret agents come together to work on the plan, with funds being exchanged and the plan taking shape. A patsy is found and set up to take the blame for the entire event. However, as the number of members of the team begins to increase, doubts begin to arise.

The author's extensive information is appreciated, with footnotes providing more information for the reader as an extended reading. The book exposes the bad justice system and serves as a wake-up call to people. The author discusses important events from the author's point of view, raising curiosity and excitement. However, there are some issues that the reader may have noticed.

Firstly, the characters in the book seem poorly developed, making it difficult to follow them all. There is no clear demarcation between the characters' perspectives, making it confusing to confirm who was doing what. The book would have been easier to read if direct speech was specified, and the sudden jumps from the past to the present without being clearly shown disrupted the reading flow.

Secondly, the book was not properly edited, with numerous errors and punctuation mistakes. The author deserves his flowers, but the negatives mentioned above prevented the reader from enjoying the book as much as they thought they would.

In conclusion, The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past is a well-written and engaging book that provides a detailed account of the assassination of former U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The author's extensive information, the author's unique perspective, and the lack of proper editing contribute to the book's rating of 3 out of 5 stars. However, the book's negatives, such as the lack of clear demarcation between characters' perspectives and the sudden jumps from the past to the present, may have affected the reader's enjoyment of the book. Despite these issues, the author still deserves his praise and would recommend it to anyone who loves American history and enjoys nonfiction.
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Your insightful review provides valuable feedback on "The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past." Despite some issues with character development and editing, your appreciation of the book's informative content shines through. Your thoughtful analysis offers readers a clear understanding of both the book's strengths and areas for improvement. Great job!
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Post by Orji cyril Kaluokoro »

Welby Thomas Cox Jr.'s book, The Day John Fitzgerald Kennedy Past, tells the story of the assassination of former U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The author discusses the intricate planning and steps that led to the assassination, which took months of planning and multiple professionals. A team of former military men and secret agents come together to work on the plan, with funds exchanged and a patsy set up to take the blame. However, as the number of members increases, doubts begin to arise about the initial plan and its influence.
The book is filled with extensive information, including footnotes that provide a more detailed understanding of the justice system. The author's point of view is also discussed, raising curiosity about important events. However, there are some issues with the book, such as poorly developed characters, unclear demarcation between characters' perspectives, and sudden jumps from the past to the present without a blend or transition.
The book is not properly edited, with numerous errors and punctuation mistakes. The author deserves his flowers, but the negatives mentioned above prevented the reader from enjoying the book as much as they thought they would. The book is rated 3 out of 5 stars, with one star removed due to the numerous errors and another due to the author's lack of proper editing.
Despite these issues, the book is recommended for anyone who loves American history and enjoys nonfiction. The author deserves his flowers and deserves a chance to continue his work.
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