Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth by Elizabeth Williamson

Description: Sandy Hook by Elizabeth Williamson Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Based on hundreds of hours of research, interviews, and access to exclusive sources and materials, Sandy Hook is Elizabeth Williamsons landmark investigation of the aftermath of a school shooting, the work of Sandy Hook parents who fought to defend themselves, and the truth of their childrens fate against the frenzied distortions of online deniers and conspiracy theorists"-- Publisher Description Carnegie Medal Nonfiction Longlist 2023The Washington Post Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022Publishers Weekly Best Books 2022Kirkus Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022Slate Best Books 2022Chicago Tribune Best Books 2022Los Angeles Times Best Books 2022Based on hundreds of hours of research, interviews, and access to exclusive sources and materials, Sandy Hook is Elizabeth Williamsons landmark investigation of the aftermath of a school shooting, the work of Sandy Hook parents who fought to defend themselves, and the truth of their childrens fate against the frenzied distortions of online deniers and conspiracy theorists.On December 14, 2012, a gunman killed twenty first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Ten years later, Sandy Hook has become a foundational story of how false conspiracy narratives and malicious misinformation have gained traction in society.One of the nations most devastating mass shootings, Sandy Hook was used to create destructive and painful myths. Driven by ideology or profit, or for no sound reason at all, some people insisted it never occurred, or was staged by the federal government as a pretext for seizing Americans firearms. They tormented the victims relatives online, accosted them on the street and at memorial events, accusing them of faking their loved ones murders. Some family members have been stalked and forced into hiding. A gun was fired into the home of one parent.Present at the creation of this terrible crusade was Alex Joness Infowars, a far-right outlet that aired noxious Sandy Hook theories to millions and raised money for the conspiracy theorists quest to "prove" the shooting didnt happen. Enabled by Facebook, YouTube, and other social media companies failure to curb harmful content, the conspiracists questions grew into suspicion, suspicion grew into demands for more proof, and unanswered demands turned into rage. This pattern of denial and attack would come to characterize some Americans response to almost every major event, from mass shootings to the coronavirus pandemic to the 2020 presidential election, in which President Trumps false claims of a rigged result prompted the January 6, 2021, assault on a bastion of democracy, the U.S. Capitol.The Sandy Hook families, led by the father of the youngest victim, refused to accept this. Sandy Hook is the story of their battle to preserve their loved ones legacies even in the face of threats to their own lives. Through exhaustive reporting, narrative storytelling, and intimate portraits, Sandy Hook is the definitive book on one of the most shocking cultural ruptures of the internet era. Author Biography Elizabeth Williamson is a feature writer for the New York Times. She joined the Times as a member of its editorial board, writing about national politics during the 2016 campaign. Previously, Williamson was a reporter on the Wall Street Journals Washington, D.C.-based special projects team, writing features about national politics and the culture of Washington. Williamson received a bachelors degree in journalism from Marquette University. She grew up in Chicago and resides in Washington, DC, with her family. Details ISBN 1524746576 ISBN-13 9781524746575 Title Sandy Hook Author Elizabeth Williamson Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 496 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GE_Item_ID:134809889; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. 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