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Candice Millard on Death by Lightning | The True Story Behind Netflix’s Garfield Series

New York Times bestselling author Candice Millard returns to Baker University for a live conversation about her acclaimed book Destiny of the Republic and its adaptation into the Netflix historical drama Death by Lightning. In this wide-ranging event, Millard explores the extraordinary life and tragic assassination of President James A. Garfield, the political turmoil of the Gilded Age, and the shocking medical failures that ultimately led to his death. Millard discusses the dramatic story behind Garfield’s shooting by Charles Guiteau, the collapse of the spoils system, and how Garfield’s death reshaped American politics and the modern presidency. She also shares the remarkable role of Alexander Graham Bell, whose early metal detector invention was used in an attempt to save the wounded president. During the audience Q&A, Millard reflects on her writing process, the years of research behind her narrative nonfiction books, and the journey from page to screen as Destiny of the Republic became the inspiration for Netflix’s Death by Lightning. She speaks about leadership, the importance of libraries and literature, her time at National Geographic, and her upcoming book on Edith Cavell and the women of World War I. Candice Millard is the author of four New York Times bestselling books, including The River of Doubt, Hero of the Empire, River of the Gods, and Destiny of the Republic. Known for bringing history vividly to life, she combines meticulous research with compelling storytelling to illuminate pivotal moments and overlooked figures in world history. Whether you’re interested in presidential history, historical nonfiction writing, leadership lessons, or the Netflix adaptation of Death by Lightning, this conversation offers insight from one of today’s most respected narrative historians. Learn more about Candice Millard at https://www.candicemillard.com. Please consider supporting the Watershed, our Baker student literary publication — https://www.bakeru.edu/student-groups... Hosted by Baker University Alumni Association. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction | Candice Millard at Baker University 01:55 The Story Behind Destiny of the Republic 09:02 The Assassination of President James A. Garfield 16:14 Medical Failure & Alexander Graham Bell’s Metal Detector 25:20 How Garfield’s Death Changed American Politics 28:57 Live Q&A with Candice Millard 32:29 Writing Process, Research & Story Discovery 48:56 From Book to Netflix: Death by Lightning 54:00 Candice Millard’s Career & National Geographic 01:01:21 Writing Advice & Creative Routine 01:16:16 Next Book: Edith Cavell & Women of World War I 01:22:09 Hope in History & Final Reflections 01:26:24 Closing Remarks