Search for books, people and lists
Read This Twice
HomePeopleBooksSonaLibrariesSign in
Let It Burn book cover

Let It Burn

MOVE, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Confrontation that Changed a City

Michael Boyette

Let It Burn is a gripping true story of the violent clash between the Philadelphia police and the radical MOVE organization. The police commissioner's controversial decision to bomb MOVE's headquarters and let the resulting fire burn while women and children remained inside caused devastation throughout the neighborhood. This book provides a balanced, comprehensive view of the tragic series of events, with insights from firsthand witnesses and experts. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of police brutality and systemic injustice.
Publish Date
2013-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
2013-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1989
Goodreads Rating
4.12
ISBN
9781937868321
Categories
Recommendations
0