The True American Murder and Mercy in Texas [Paperback]

The suspense in this book runs deeper than whether Stroman will live or die. Mr. Giridharadas is most interested in examining the viability of the American dream&an enterprising and clear-eyed reporter.Chilling&[D]ares to ask whether Americans can still claim the American dream.Moving and indelible&manifestly inspirational&[A] finely textured portrait of lower-class despair.A riveting tale, dense with detail, from Giridharadas unflinching descriptions of the struggling neighborhoods on the eastern edge of Dallas, to Stromans troubled and brutal childhood, to the ebullient optimism of these new Americans determined to create better lives.Masterful reporting&Thoroughly compelling.Those interested in both the best and worst of what it means to be American should readA truly fine book.An enthralling real-life tale of murder and forgiveness&enthralling.Exhilarating and deeply affecting, Giridharadass book is not only a captivating narrative; it reminds us of the immigrants journey at the heart of the American story and how, in the wake of violent tragedy, one new to our country can help us to see through to the best in ourselves, even when the law requires far less.Simply impossible to put down. Just when we thought that we had read everything we could possibly absorb about 9/11,An unforgettable story about two men caught in the jaws of history. In this compassionate, tenacious, and deeply intelligent book, Giridharadas casts brilliant new illumination on what we mean by American. Gives you new eyes on your nation, makes you wonder about both the recent South Asian immigrant behind the counter at the food mart and the tattooed white man behind you in line. It reminds you that there are some Americas where mercy flows freely, and other Americas where it has turned to ice. Eboo Patel,