| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
385 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [319]-385). |
| Summary |
Offers an account of the extraordinary teenage survivors of Parkland who became activists and pushed back against the NRA and Congressional leaders, inspiring millions of Americans to join their grassroots #neveragain movement. |
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Cullen unfolds the story of Parkland through the voices of key participants whose diverse personalities and outlooks comprise every facet of the movement. Instead of taking us into the minds of the killer, he takes us into the hearts of the Douglas students as they cope with the common concerns of high school students everywhere—awaiting college acceptance letters, studying for mid-term exams, competing against their athletic rivals, putting together the yearbook, staging the musical Spring Awakening, enjoying prom and graduation—while moving forward from a horrific event that has altered them forever. Deeply researched and beautifully told, Parkland is an in-depth examination of this pivotal moment in American culture—and an up-close portrait that reveals what these extraordinary young people are like as kids. As it celebrates the passion of these astonishing students who are making history, this spellbinding book is an inspiring call to action for lasting change. |
| Subject |
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Massacre, Parkland, Fla., 2018.
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School shootings -- Florida -- Parkland.
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Political activists -- United States.
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Teenagers -- Political activity -- United States.
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Gun control -- United States.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Social Activists.
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HISTORY / United States / 21st Century.
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| ISBN |
9780062882943 |
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0062882945 |
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