The Summer of Love

: An Examination of 574 Riots of 2020

De: Mike Diamond

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In the explosive summer of 2020, following the tragic death of George Floyd, America erupted in a wave of unrest that reshaped the nation. What began as calls for justice quickly spiraled into widespread chaos, with over 574 documented riots scorching cities from Minneapolis to Portland. In The Summer of Love: An Examination of 574 Riots of 2020, retired police detective Mike Diamond pulls back the curtain on this turbulent period, offering a gripping, no-holds-barred analysis from the front lines.

Drawing on official reports, eyewitness accounts, and his own decades of experience, Diamond dissects the ignition points, tactics, and devastating aftermath of these events. From the burning of Minneapolis’s Third Precinct to Seattle’s lawless “autonomous zone” and Portland’s 100-night siege, he explores how peaceful protests devolved into organized disorder, fueled by agitators, media spin, and political inaction. With unflinching detail, Diamond tallies the human and economic toll: over 2,000 injured officers, billions in property damage, and communities left in ruins—often the very ones the protests aimed to uplift.

But this isn’t just a chronicle of destruction; it’s a call to action. Diamond challenges the romanticized narratives of a “Summer of Love,” exposing how lenient policies, extremist infiltration, and selective media coverage deepened divisions. Through case studies, timelines, and key statistics, he reveals lessons for preventing future upheaval: reforming police tactics, rebuilding trust, and addressing root causes without surrendering to anarchy.

Raw, insightful, and unapologetic, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking the unvarnished truth about one of America’s most divisive chapters—and a roadmap to healing a fractured nation.