A Death in Belmont

Author(s): Sebastian Junger

Biography/Memoir

Presents a portrait of 1960s America that takes as its starting point the brutal events of 11 March 1963. Encompassing a nation at a time of social turmoil, this book touches on the historic themes of the era: the assassination of JFK, the rise of the immigrants and the troubling race relations that prefigured the death of Martin Luther King.

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Shortlisted for CWA Non-Fiction Gold Dagger 2006.

PRAISE FOR FIRE: 'This is frontline reporting of the highest order from the dangerous, blade-sharp edge of things.' The Times 'His language, as powerful as the most abrasive undercurrent, describes an exceptional tug of war with the elements.' Alex O'Connell, The Times 'He writes like a poet who has been to meteorology school.' Ruth Rendell, Daily Telegraph 'Detail blazes through these chapters like the fiercest fire storm, yet the writing is invariably controlled, never breathless!Junger is an excellent story teller.' Sunday Telegraph PRAISE FOR THE PERFECT STORM: 'Junger moves seamlessly between the wrenching human dramas and the awesome details of the storm. Terrifying, exhilarating, humbling and unforgettable.' Daily Mail 'It will become a classic for the jaded modern world!it confirms your wildest hopes of quiet heroism as well as your greatest fears.' Independent

Sebastian Junger grew up in New England and has worked as a tree-feller, Bosnian correspondent, journalist and adventurer. His first book, The Perfect Storm, spent over four years on the bestseller lists and its film adaptation was a huge box-office success. Junger is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, and winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting. He has also written for magazines including Harper's, the New York Times Magazine, and National Geographic Adventure.

General Fields

  • : 9780007222025
  • : HarperCollins Publishers
  • : Fourth Estate Ltd
  • : June 2006
  • : 234mm X 153mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Sebastian Junger
  • : Paperback
  • : 2006
  • : 973.92