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Robert Samuels
ISBN 9781529176414
Rs. 1,280
Bantam
His Name Is George Floyd
Who it's for: Readers interested in biographies, racial justice, and American history
Drawing on extensive reporting, 'His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice' presents a profound biography of George Floyd, tracing his life from childhood in the Third Ward of Houston to his final moments in Minneapolis. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa contextualizes his story within generations of American history, examining systemic racism and the ongoing fight for civil rights through the lens of one man's journey.Why You Should Read? Offers a comprehensive and humanizing biographical account of George Floyd's life. Provides essential historical context for understanding racial injustice and its systemic roots in America. Written by two acclaimed Washington Post reporters, based on meticulous research and interviews. Deepens understanding of the events that sparked a global movement for racial equality.
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- Pulitzer Prize-winning biography by two Washington Post reporters.
- Based on extensive reporting and interviews.
- Traces Floyd's life from childhood in Houston's Third Ward to his death in Minneapolis.
- Contextualizes his story within generations of American history and systemic racism.
- Examines the ongoing struggle for civil rights through one man's journey.
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What is this book about?
It is a biography of George Floyd that traces his life from childhood in Houston's Third Ward to his final moments in Minneapolis, while also examining systemic racism and the struggle for racial justice in America.
Who are the authors?
Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, both acclaimed Washington Post reporters.
Has this book won any awards?
Yes, it is a Pulitzer Prize-winning work.
What kind of research went into this book?
The book draws on extensive reporting and interviews, providing a comprehensive and humanizing account.
Why is this book significant?
It provides essential historical context for understanding racial injustice and its systemic roots, deepening understanding of events that sparked a global movement for racial equality.