His Name Is George Floyd

Name: His Name Is George Floyd
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SKU: 9781529176414
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By Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels

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His Name Is George Floyd by Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels offers a compelling biography that delves into George Floyd's life, examining the struggles he faced and the systemic issues he encountered. Through interviews and research, the book provides insight into Floyd's personal history while reflecting on its broader implications for understanding race and justice in America. The narrative humanises Floyd beyond the tragedy and becomes a vital commentary on society.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in an intimate and comprehensive exploration of George Floyd's life, as it delves into his personal story while also examining the broader societal issues of race, justice, and inequality. Through meticulous research and compassionate storytelling, it offers a profound portrait of a man whose life and tragic death became a catalyst for global movements seeking change.

His Name Is George Floyd

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Written with unprecedented access, this is the only and definitive biography of George Floyd.

The murder of George Floyd sparked a fiery summer of activism and unrest all over the world in 2020. People marched under the Black Lives Matter banner, demanding an end to racial injustice. The movement has led many to redouble their efforts, and government officials to examine the causes of systemic inequality.

Drawing on The Washington Post's in-depth reporting and award-winning series on Floyd, His Name Is George Floyd is a definitive biography diving deep into the structural racism that shaped Floyd's life and death. This biography features exclusive reporting as well as unparalleled access to Floyd's family and the people who were closest to the man whose name has become one of the most recognised on the planet.

By zooming in for an intimate portrait of this one, emblematic life, while also assessing the institutions that shaped it, the authors deliver a powerful exploration of institutional racism and of a public reckoning of unprecedented breadth and intensity.

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His Name Is George Floyd by Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels is widely praised for its detailed and vivid portrayal of Floyd's life. Critics highlight the book's importance in understanding Floyd's America and its ability to humanise him within the broader context of systemic racial issues. The accounts are described as intimate, scrupulous, and deeply moving, revealing Floyd's personal experiences and the societal forces that shaped them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529176414

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 374g

Pages: 544

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs Robert Samuels Toluse Olorunnipa

About the Author

Robert Samuels (Author) Robert Samuels is a national political enterprise reporter at The Washington Post. He has traveled across the United States over the course of three presidencies to write human stories about politics, race and the changing American identity. Toluse Olorunnipa (Author) Toluse Olorunnipa is a political enterprise reporter for The Washington Post and a CNN analyst. Reporting from five continents and more than forty states during three presidencies, he has documented the real-world impact of the White House and federal policy on underserved communities.