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The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy
The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy
The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy
The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy
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The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy

byJoe Sexton

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2023 “A meticulously researched and briskly written account that deftly weaves the influences of racial injustice, economic disparity, incendiary social media, and guns.” —Associated Press From the award-winning journalist Bob Woodward calls “one of the truly great reporters working today,” a searing account of two linked and tragic deaths stemming from the 2020 George Floyd protests that explores the complex political and racial mistrust and division of today’s America. “One of the most superb testaments about the confusion, despair, and—hopefully—humility that frames our century that one could ever hope to read.” —Hilton Als On May 30, 2020, in Omaha, Nebraska, amid the protests that rocked our nation after George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, thirty-eight-year-old white bar owner and Marine veteran Jake Gardner fatally shot James Scurlock, a twenty-two-year-old Black protestor and young father. What followed were two investigations of Scurlock’s death, one conducted by the white county attorney Don Kleine, who concluded that Gardner had legally acted in self-defense and released him without a trial, and a second grand jury inquiry conducted by Black special prosecutor Fred Franklin that indicted Gardner for manslaughter. Days after the indictment, Gardner killed himself with a single bullet to the head. The deaths of both Scurlock and Gardner gave rise to a toxic brew of misinformation, false claims, and competing political agendas. The two men, each with their own complicated backgrounds, were turned into caricatures. The twin tragedies amounted to an ugly and heartbreaking reflection of a painfully divided country. Here, Joe Sexton “elevates a made-for-social-media tragedy into a kaleidoscopic account of race, justice, and urban politics” (The New York Times Book Review) masterfully unpacking the whole twisted, nearly unbelievable chronicle and explaining which claims were true and which distorted or simply false. “A book of intense moral weight and integrity” (The Washington Post), The Lost Sons of Omaha involves some of the most pressing issues facing America today, including our country’s broken criminal justice system, the failure to care for the men and women who fight our wars, the dangerous spread of misinformation, particularly on social media, and the urgent need to band together in the collective pursuit of truth, fairness, and healing.

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Whether you're getting pumped up for the upcoming midterm elections or just want to brush up on the ins and outs of American politics, there is a slew of interesting political ebooks just waiting for you to explore. These political books will help you find your voice, learn about important issues, or simply read about scandalous exposes in domestic politics. When it comes to a wide range of topics related to the study of politics, you'll find a wealth of information in the best politics ebooks. These nonfiction books on world governments, their players, practices, and social effects provide us with an in-depth look at political history, regimes, and ruling parties. It's never too early to start reading some of the best books on politics. These nonfiction retellings, explorations, and biographies provide us with insight into current events and significant cultural moments. Why not curl up with one of these great ebooks about politics, one of the most popular topics right now. Some bestsellers in politics include White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide, Capitalism and Freedom, and Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.

Whether you're getting pumped up for the upcoming midterm elections or just want to brush up on the ins and outs of American politics, there is a slew of interesting political ebooks just waiting for you to explore. These political books will help you find your voice, learn about important issues, or simply read about scandalous exposes in domestic politics. When it comes to a wide range of topics related to the study of politics, you'll find a wealth of information in the best politics ebooks. These nonfiction books on world governments, their players, practices, and social effects provide us with an in-depth look at political history, regimes, and ruling parties. It's never too early to start reading some of the best books on politics. These nonfiction retellings, explorations, and biographies provide us with insight into current events and significant cultural moments. Why not curl up with one of these great ebooks about politics, one of the most popular topics right now. Some bestsellers in politics include White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide, Capitalism and Freedom, and Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.