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Another Day in the Death of America

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Another Day in the Death of America
First US edition
AuthorGary Younge
LanguageEnglish
SubjectViolence in society, social policy
GenreNon-fiction
Published2016
PublisherNation Books (US)
Faber & Faber (UK)
Pages267 pp.
ISBN978-1-56858-975-6

Another Day in the Death of America: A Chronicle of Ten Short Lives is a 2016 non-fiction book by the British journalist and writer Gary Younge. The book focuses on the stories of 10 American children and teenagers, ranging from the ages of nine to 19, killed by gun violence within a 24-hour time period on November 23, 2013.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The book follows the lives and deaths of Jaiden Dixon,[11] Kenneth Mills-Tucker,[12] Stanley Taylor,[13] Pedro Cortez,[14] Tyler Dunn,[15] Edwin Rajo,[16] Samuel Brightmon,[17] Tyshon Anderson,[18][19] Gary Anderson,[20] and Gustin Hinnant.[21]

Younge explores how the deaths are "normal" by American standards—in that none of the stories made national news—but not "normal" by civilized standards. The book was published by Nation Books.

Film adaptation

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As of 2016, David Oyelowo was attached to star in the film adaptation of the book.[22] Currently, there is no release date on the film.

Reception

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Gillian Slovo wrote in her review for The Guardian: "The stories that Younge has uncovered are often sensational but he tells them without hyperbole and accompanies them with an analysis that lays bare the reality of being black and poor in America".[23] Slovo finishes her review by writing, "Despite the composure of his writing, there is passion in Younge’s condemnation of a system that renders the poor and the dark in America invisible. In illuminating the stories of some of these people and of their communities, Younge has provided us with a beautifully told and empathic account that wrenches at the heart even as it continues to engage the brain."[23] Margaret Busby's review in The Sunday Times described the book as "deeply affecting", also saying: "Younge vividly humanises the statistics, finding out all he can about each child, and trying to connect with the families and friends of the victims, to give context to what brought them to that deadly full stop. ... This might not be a book to make you eagerly turn pages, only because you might need to put it down to catch your breath and marshal your feelings, as one heartrending story follows another."[24] Among other endorsements, Naomi Klein stated: "This is Gary Younge's masterwork. You will never read news reports about gun violence the same way again. Brilliantly reported, quietly indignant and utterly gripping. A book to be read through tears."[25]

References

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  1. ^ Speri, Alice (December 18, 2016). "How Many Children Were Shot Dead Today? An interview with Gary Younge". Theintercept.com.
  2. ^ Senior, Jennifer (October 27, 2016). "Review: 'Another Day in the Death of America,' on Guns Killing Children". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Kunzru, Hari (October 14, 2016). "Another Day in the Death of America by Gary Younge – review". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Another Day in the Death of America by Gary Younge review — an indictment of US gun culture". Ft.com.
  5. ^ Wabuke, Hope (October 3, 2016). "The Story of 10 Young People Killed in a Day by Guns Should Make You Rethink American Gun Culture". The Root.
  6. ^ Greenblatt, Leah (October 6, 2016). "Gary Younge's 'Another Day in the Death of America': EW Review". Entertainment Weekly.
  7. ^ "Another Day in the Death of America: A Chronicle of Ten Short Lives". Kirkus Reviews. August 21, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Book Review: Another Day in the Death of America: A Chronicle of Ten Short Lives by Gary Younge", November 24, 2013, Lse.ac.uk.
  9. ^ Spectator.co.uk
  10. ^ Younge, Gary (October 27, 2016). "An American slaughter: The young victims of America's gun culture". Salon. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  11. ^ Phillips, Jeb. "Terror, tragedy and disbelief surround double shooting". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  12. ^ Weddle, Eric (November 23, 2013). "Man dies in shooting on Northwestside". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  13. ^ Bilkey, Catherine (November 24, 2013). "Police search for accused gunman who shot, killed 17-year-old". WSOC. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "San Jose: Teen slain on streets named for kids' tales". The Mercury News. November 24, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  15. ^ Barringer, Cathy (December 1, 2013). "Marlette mourns boy, 11, shot in accident at home". thecountypress.mihomepaper.com. The County Press. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  16. ^ Caserta, Gianna; Courtney, Jill (November 25, 2013). "Boy, 16, accidentally shot to death by teen friend". KPRC. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  17. ^ Repko, Melissa (November 24, 2013). "Teen fatally shot when walking down street in Southeast Dallas". Dallas News. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  18. ^ "Slain South Chicago Teen Wanted to 'Get His Life Straightened Out': Family". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on November 12, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  19. ^ Sege, Adam; Ford, Liam (November 24, 2013). "1 dead, at least 7 hurt in South Side shootings". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  20. ^ Strunsky, Steve (November 25, 2013). "Newark teen shooting victim recalled as 'good dude' who tried to shield girlfriend from gunfire". nj. NJ Advance Media. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  21. ^ "Goldsboro teen found shot to death in vehicle". WRAL.com. November 24, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  22. ^ Lee, Benjamin (April 14, 2016). "David Oyelowo to star in film adaptation of Gary Younge's gun violence chronicle". The Guardian.
  23. ^ a b Slovo, Gillian (September 26, 2016). "Another Day in the Death of America by Gary Younge – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  24. ^ Busby, Margaret (September 25, 2016). "Books: Another Day in the Death of America by Gary Younge". The Sunday Times.
  25. ^ "Another Day in the Death of America | Critic Reviews". Faber. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
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