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When Changing History Changes Everything Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
June 4, 1968 – The Last Fall takes a bold premise and moves quickly with it. The idea of traveling back to prevent the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy Sr. carries immediate weight, especially given how pivotal that moment was in American history. The story wastes little time setting the stakes, which works well for the short format.

What stands out most is the emotional undertone. The attempt to “fix” history feels rooted in hope, but the return to a radically altered present reminds readers that consequences rarely unfold the way we expect. The shift between optimism and fallout gives the narrative momentum.

The structure across its three parts keeps the pacing tight while allowing space to explore the ripple effects. Rather than turning into a dense political rewrite, the story focuses on the human cost of intervention and the unsettling realization that history’s course is fragile.

For readers who enjoy time-travel fiction that blends moral tension with historical what-if scenarios, this short story delivers a thoughtful and unsettling experience without overstaying its welcome.

Captivating Time Travel Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2026Verified Purchase  The Last Fall is a captivating and reflective time-travel narrative that resonates well beyond its conclusion. When Professor Woody Endicott employs a groundbreaking device created by Axelle Flick to travel back to 1968, his mission to change Robert F. Kennedy’s destiny leads to unsettling repercussions that raise a critical question: should history be altered? I was particularly moved by the emotional depth of Woody’s struggle and the subtle tragedy that accompanies his decisions. The story flows with clarity and purpose, ensuring a compelling yet thoughtful experience. A must-read for enthusiasts of time travel. 

Captivating Time Travel Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2026Verified Purchase  The Last Fall is a captivating and reflective time-travel narrative that resonates well beyond its conclusion. When Professor Woody Endicott employs a groundbreaking device created by Axelle Flick to travel back to 1968, his mission to change Robert F. Kennedy’s destiny leads to unsettling repercussions that raise a critical question: should history be altered? I was particularly moved by the emotional depth of Woody’s struggle and the subtle tragedy that accompanies his decisions. The story flows with clarity and purpose, ensuring a compelling yet thoughtful experience. A must-read for enthusiasts of time travel. 

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99¢ EBOOK AVAILABLE SOON ON AMAZON * * *  College professor Woody Endicott and his student time travel to 1968 to prevent the assassination of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Sr. Upon their return to present day, the world as they knew it no longer exists.* * * 

RFK: AttorneyGeneral / Senator / Presidential Candidate

"Whatis the price tag on equal justice under law?”—U.S. Attorney General Robert F.Kennedy, 1964

“It is from numberless diverse actsof courage and belief that human history is shaped.”—U.S. Senator Robert F.Kennedy, 1966

“My thanks to all of you, and now it's on to Chicago and let'swin there."—Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy’s California primaryvictory speech, just after midnight, June 5, 1968

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Author’s Note

“Few will have thegreatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a smallportion of events.”—Robert F. Kennedy, 1966 

June4, 1968: The Last Fall was originally intended as a time-traveljourney to “fix” an actual or fictitious moment from the Vietnam War in 1968.As the plot evolved, I was instead drawn to “what if” scenarios centered aroundRobert F. Kennedy. If the Senator survived his assault, perhaps a messymilitary chapter in U.S. and world history would’ve ended sooner.

Intrying times, both abroad and at home, RFK inspired many with his optimism. In1961, he offered: “If our times are difficult and perplexing, so are theychallenging and filled with opportunity.” I’d like to think this expression ofhope resonated with people like Woody Guthrie, who wrote songs about thoseignored or shut out of the American Dream. In 1944, he recorded “This Land isYour Land” with earnest words: “As the fog waslifting a voice was chanting. Thisland was made for you and me.”

            In the 1960s, five prominent leaderswere assassinated—individuals who influenced public discourse in profoundlydifferent ways:  NAACPField Secretary Medgar Evers, June 1963; PresidentJohn F. Kennedy, November 1963; MinisterMalcolm X, February 1965; ReverendMartin Luther King, April 1968; and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, June 1968. 

          RFKwas the last of these people to fall. His mission to do good and be better as anation and world lives on as a beacon of faith for us all.

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Wishing everyone an inspired new year. Here's one of the first of many kind book reviews from Readers' Favorite.

Humbled that people are still reading the book. (second anniversary of publication is January 3, 2026)

#1 in this category is Tuesdays with Morrie, one of my favorite books. 

Thank you GSU CETLOE: This has been one of the most gratifying activities of 2025 for me.

Innovative College Teaching is intended for new or seasoned professors, lecturers, instructors, professors of practice, part-time (adjunct) professors and graduate teaching assistants, as well as curious high school teachers. You will learn what makes the best teachers tick and read easy-to-replicate tips on taking your skills to the next level. (From Book Description)

From AI-generated student projects to flipping your online classroom to administering open-note, in-person exams, we read and discuss these ideas together...with the author! We will explore new ideas and new ways to refresh old ideas. By the end, we will walk away with concrete ways to (again) be inspired by our students, our disciplines and our vocation and, in turn, inspire others.

Looking forward to next semester as the Book Club picks up again.

 

 

 Sent to class:

All - Thanks to a conversation with a fellow student after class... You can create Practice Quizzes with my podcast transcripts loaded into NotebookLM. I provide an example under CONTENT.

https://notebooklm.google.com/

After downloading a transcript and uploading it to LM, go to Quiz -- hit the edit icon and ask for hard questions as well as ask for more questions.

Example: Under what circumstance can a person's right to be anonymous on the internet be legally overridden, according to the podcast?

Four multiple-choice responses to choose from