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Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation

Name: Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation
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Book Synopsis: Based on original reporting by a Pulitzer Prize finalist and an industry veteran, the first book for young adults about the Flint water crisis.

In 2014, Flint, Michigan, was a cash-strapped city that had been built up, then abandoned by General Motors. As part of a plan to save money, government officials decided that Flint would temporarily switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes. Then it got worse: children stopped growing. Some people were hospitalized with mysterious illnesses; others died. Citizens of Flint protested that the water was dangerous. Despite what seemed so apparent from the murky, foul-smelling liquid pouring from the city’s faucets, officials refused to listen. They treated the people of Flint as the problem, not the water, which was actually poisoning thousands.

Through interviews with residents and intensive research into legal records and news accounts, journalist Candy J. Cooper, assisted by writer-editor Marc Aronson, reveals the true story of Flint. Poisoned Water shows not just how the crisis unfolded in 2014, but also the history of racism and segregation that led up to it, the beliefs and attitudes that fueled it, and how the people of Flint fought—and are still fighting—for clean water and healthy lives.

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Discover the gripping true story of how the citizens of Flint, Michigan rallied together in the face of adversity with "Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation." This compelling young adult book, written by a Pulitzer Prize finalist and an industry veteran, sheds light on the Flint water crisis and the struggles endured by its residents.

Immerse yourself in the shocking events that unfolded in 2014 when Flint, a once-thriving city left in ruins by General Motors, made a fateful decision to switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. What followed was a tragic series of incidents that affected the entire community. Within months, residents experienced rashes and witnessed children stopped growing. Some fell gravely ill, while others tragically lost their lives.

The people of Flint fought tirelessly against a government that turned a deaf ear to their pleas for help. Despite the obvious signs of contamination - the murky, foul-smelling liquid pouring from faucets - officials dismissed the residents' concerns, blaming them instead of acknowledging the true culprit: the poisoned water. "Poisoned Water" digs deep, showcasing the resilience and unwavering determination of the citizens as they fought for their right to clean, safe water.

In "Poisoned Water," writers Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson uncover the dark history of racism and segregation that laid the groundwork for the crisis. Through interviews with residents and meticulous research into legal records and news accounts, this eye-opening book provides a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the water crisis. Moreover, it reveals the bravery and tenacity of the people of Flint who continue to battle for justice and better lives.

Don't miss this riveting account that exposes the truth about the Flint water crisis. Get your copy of "Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation" now, and join the fight for clean water and healthier communities. Purchase your copy here!

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