Parkland

Birth of a Movement

De: Dave Cullen

Narrado por: Dave Cullen, Robert Fass

A New York Times Bestseller

""A moving petition to America that it not look away from the catastrophes at Columbine, Newtown, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, and, yes, Parkland. It succeeds as an in-depth report about the “generational campaign” in the aftermath of the Parkland tragedy, a bi-partisan movement advocating serious gun reform.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Columbine offers an intimate, deeply moving account of the extraordinary teenage survivors who became activists and pushed back against the NRA and feckless Congressional leaders—inspiring millions of Americans to join their grassroots #neveragain movement.

Nineteen years ago, Dave Cullen was among the first to arrive at Columbine High, even before most of the SWAT teams went in. While writing his acclaimed account of the tragedy, he suffered two bouts of secondary PTSD. He covered all the later tragedies from a distance, working with a cadre of experts cultivated from academia and the FBI, but swore he would never return to the scene of a ghastly crime.

But in March 2018, Cullen went to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School because something radically different was happening. In nearly twenty years witnessing the mass shootings epidemic escalate, he was stunned and awed by the courage, anger, and conviction of the high school’s students. Refusing to allow adults and the media to shape their story, these remarkable adolescents took control, using their grief as a catalyst for change, transforming tragedy into a movement of astonishing hope that has galvanized a nation.

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 mind 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 it celebrates the passion of these astonishing students who are making history, this spellbinding book is an inspiring call to action for lasting change.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

I watched while I read

I really loved the imagery in this book and I enjoyed going back and forth to watch videos of the things he was talking about. it's all online, so it's cool to go watch the videos as you listen to the inside scoop. Amazing job!

Not what I was expecting

This book seems too drag on and gives details that made no sense to the reader.

Only one suggestion, otherwise terrific

I thoroughly enjoyed this account of the amazing you g people behind March for Our Lives. The only thing that could’ve made it better is if actual audio recordings of some of the speeches could’ve been included. For example to hear a clip of Emma Gonzalez’ transformative speech when she declared, “we call BS.” And maybe a few of the clips from the stage in Washington the day of the March, for example David Hogg, or Cameron Kasky, when he said, “welcome to the revolution.” The narrator was really really good. Although, I think I would’ve really liked to have heard Dave Cullen do it. He has a good voice. Anyway, thank you for a great listen.

Political Take on Mass Shootings is Spot on

Cullen had become synonymous with mass tragedy, specifically mass shootings. He spent 10 yr researching and writing Columbine (which I highly recommend). Needless to say, I went into this book with high expectations and was only slightly disappointed. The disappointment is my fault, I saw "Cullen" and "Parkland" and jumped on board- not reading "birth of a movement." While "Columbine" was an unflinching look at the beginning of mass shootings (victims and shooters(s) alike)), Parkland focuses mostly on the aftermath of the all too common shootings and how the survivors reacted. That being said, Cullen does a great job of mixing stories of the survivors, parents, and political foes/allies involved in the movement. I would recommend if interested in gun safety politics/general politics in the Trump era.

outstanding book for young political minds,!

book was outstanding, well researched and great ending. no sugar coating. excellent choice for poli sci majors