Another Day in the Death of America

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 9 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][11] The book follows the lives and deaths of Jaiden Dixon,[12] Kenneth Mills-Tucker,[13] Stanley Taylor,[14] Pedro Cortez,[15] Tyler Dunn,[16] Edwin Rajo,[17] Samuel Brightmon,[18] Tyshon Anderson,[19][20] Gary Anderson,[21] and Gustin Hinnant.[22]

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

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

David Oyelowo is set to star in the film adaptation of the book.[23] Currently, there is no release date on the film.

Reception

Writing for The Guardian, Gillian Slovo wrote in her review, "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".[24] 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."[24]

References
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  2. The New York Times
  3. The Guardian
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  6. The Root
  7. Entertainment Weekly
  8. Kirkus Reviews
  9. Lse.ac.uk
  10. Spectator.co.uk
  11. "An American slaughter: The young victims of America's gun culture". Salon. October 27, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  12. Dispatch, Jeb Phillips, The Columbus. "Terror, tragedy and disbelief surround double shooting". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  13. Weddle, By Eric. "Man dies in shooting on Northwestside". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  14. Bilkey, Catherine. "Police search for accused gunman who shot, killed 17-year-old". WSOC. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  15. "San Jose: Teen slain on streets named for kids' tales". The Mercury News. November 24, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  16. December 01, ohtadmin | on; 2013. "Marlette mourns boy, 11, shot in accident at home | The County Press". thecountypress.mihomepaper.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. Courtney, Gianna Caserta, Jill (November 25, 2013). "Boy, 16, accidentally shot to death by teen friend". KPRC. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  18. "Teen fatally shot when walking down street in Southeast Dallas". Dallas News. November 24, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  19. "Slain South Chicago Teen Wanted to 'Get His Life Straightened Out': Family". DNAinfo Chicago. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  20. Ford, By Adam Sege and Liam. "1 dead, at least 7 hurt in South Side shootings". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  21. NJ.com, Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for (November 25, 2013). "Newark teen shooting victim recalled as 'good dude' who tried to shield girlfriend from gunfire". nj. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  22. WRAL (November 24, 2013). "Goldsboro teen found shot to death in vehicle :". WRAL.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  23. The Guardian
  24. 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.
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