Williamson, Elizabeth
Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781524746582
- author:
- Williamson, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- E P Dutton & Co Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 3 centimetres (0.35 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Social Aspects,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth by Elizabeth Williamson is a landmark investigation into one of the nation's most devastating mass shootings. On December 14, 2012, a gunman killed twenty first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Ten years later, this tragic event has become a foundational story of how false conspiracy narratives and malicious misinformation have gained traction in society. The author, Elizabeth Williamson, spent hundreds of hours researching the aftermath of the shooting, interviewing those involved, and accessing exclusive sources and materials. Her investigation sheds light on the work of Sandy Hook parents who fought to defend themselves against online deniers and conspiracy theorists. The book reveals how some people distorted the truth, accusing victims' relatives of faking their loved ones' murders, and how this has had a devastating impact on those affected. This book is a powerful exploration of the consequences of misinformation and the importance of seeking truth in the face of adversity.
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