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Columbine

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Columbine by Dave Cullen offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the tragic events at Columbine High School. The book delves into the lives of the perpetrators, the victims, and the aftermath of the incident, aiming to dispel myths and provide a clearer understanding of the circumstances leading to the tragedy. Cullen combines meticulous research with compassionate storytelling, offering a thoughtful analysis of the impact on the community and the broader implications on society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a detailed, investigative look into one of the most infamous school shootings. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the events leading up to the tragedy, the aftermath, and the impact on survivors and the community, all expertly woven together with insights into media portrayal and cultural implications.

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Columbine

The classic account of the Columbine school killings and its shocking aftermath, now more relevant than ever.

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The Groundbreaking Bestseller and Classic

'Excellent . . . amazing how much still comes as a surprise' New York Times Book Review

'Like Capote's In Cold Blood, this tour de force gets below the who and the what of a horrifying incident to lay bare the devastating why' People

'A staggering work of journalism' Washington Post

'The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror...' So begins the epilogue, illustrating how Columbine has become the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle murders." It makes the imperative to understand the crime that sparked this flame more urgent than ever.

What really happened on April 20th, 1999? The horror left an indelible stamp on the American psyche, but most of what we thought we knew was wrong. It wasn't about jocks, Goths or the Trench Coat Mafia. Dave Cullen was one of the first reporters on the scene, and he spent ten years on this book, the definitive account. With a keen investigative eye and psychological acumen, he draws on mountains of evidence, insight from the world's leading forensic psychologists, and the killers' own words and drawingsβ€”several reproduced in a new appendix. Cullen paints raw portraits of two polar opposite killers. They contrast starkly with the flashes of resilience and redemption among the survivors.

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Columbine by Dave Cullen has been praised for its surprising revelations, comparable to Truman Capote's work in dissecting the reasons behind a horrifying event. The narrative is described as vital and myth-busting with a gripping pace and dramatic complexity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787477094

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: riverrun

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 493g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Dave Cullen is a journalist and author. His book Columbine is considered the definitive book on the 1999 massacre, was a New York Times bestseller, won several awards and made him a household expert on school shootings. He writes for New York Times, The Times, Guardian and Vanity Fair among others, and makes regular appearances on TV and Radio.

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