One Day

Discover the captivating narrative of 'One Day', a masterfully crafted exploration of the seemingly ordinary December 28, 1986, by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Gene Weingarten. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin Group USA, delves deep into the hidden histories that defined a day many consider unremarkable. Through compelling storytelling and insightful research, Weingarten invites readers to rethink the significance of an average day in American history. Are ordinary days truly ordinary? This thought-provoking book highlights the subtle yet impactful dramas that unfold behind the headlines, shedding light on racial and economic disparities as well as the overlooked kindnesses that shape our national story. With 384 pages rich in narrative, this book promises an enlightening reading experience for history enthusiasts and literature lovers alike. Enhance your bookshelf with 'One Day' and uncover why even a quiet day can resonate with historical importance and human connection. Enjoy FREE shipping when you order, and please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery of this incredible work.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780399185830
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 384


Description:
December 28, 1986. It was a Sunday-Ronald Reagan was president, Oliver Stone's Platoon was lighting up movie screens across the country, and readers were terrified by Stephen King's latest novel, It. It is also the date that Gene Weingarten, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and Washington Post columnist, literally pulled out of a hat, selecting the month, day, and year at random. Compared to other dates seared in our collective memory, that was a quiet Sunday between Christmas and the New Year. But as Weingarten asks, Is there really such a thing as an ordinary day?

In One Day, what was a seemingly insignificant day in American history has been transformed into a riveting, poignant collection about the quiet dramas that were entered into the public record but escaped public memory. Through a combination of crowd-sourced stories and years of research, Weingarten revisits the lives of December 28's stories, showing how an arbitrarily chosen 24 hours can act as a herald for the momentous events that would later make history. He finds that racial and economic disparity, and the mistreatment of minority groups are deep veins, running through even the quietest days in American history. And he shows that small dramas and kindnesses in the unremarkable news items can illuminate the often surprising moments of human connection.

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