The Umbrella Man and Other Stories: JFK Assassination, 320 Pages
The Umbrella Man and Other Stories explores the people around the JFK assassination in Dallas, focusing on memory, shared history and lives shaped by a brief moment rather than arguing who killed Kennedy or why. This English-language book is listed at 320 pages.
At a glance
- Centres on lesser-known people present in and around Dealey Plaza on 22 November 1963.
- The publisher describes it as a book about memory and shared history, not an argument about who killed JFK or why.
- The listing gives a publication date of 28 April 2026.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its focus on witnesses and bystanders offers a people-centred perspective on a major historical event.
- The listed 320-page length provides room for multiple individual stories.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Biteback Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 April 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1837360251 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1837360253 |
| Weight listed | 496 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 2.54 x 23.27 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the human stories and memories surrounding the JFK assassination.
- Readers looking for historical writing about the people at the margins of a major event.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a book that argues who killed JFK or explains why he was assassinated.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the book's stories about people present around the JFK assassination, along with its writing, humour and human perspective. That emphasis aligns with the publisher's description of a book about memory and individual lives, rather than a case for who killed Kennedy. The supplied rating distribution is largely five-star, though it cannot establish which particular elements explain readers' ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the stories and writing positively.
- Feedback appreciates the humour, fresh approach and human perspective.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a book about who killed JFK?
No. The publisher says it focuses on memory, shared history and the people around the event, rather than who killed John F. Kennedy or why.
What stories does the book cover?
The description mentions people in and around Dealey Plaza, including an umbrella-carrying man, a dressmaker filming the motorcade, three tramps and the woman later known as the Babushka Lady.
How long is the book?
The listing specifies a print length of 320 pages.
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