The Trigger, Daniel J. Patinkin
The Trigger, Daniel J. Patinkin
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The Trigger
Narratives of the American Shooter

Author: Daniel J. Patinkin

Narrator: Kevin Stillwell

Unabridged: 10 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/03/2021

Synopsis

Six moving profiles reveal the complex realities behind gun violence in the United States. These are the stories of the shooters. In South Carolina, a young man embarks on a life of crime that culminates in a drug-related shooting and decades in prison; in Chicago, an off-duty police officer engages in a shootout with a murderous gunman, saving a fellow patrolman; in rural Tennessee, a troubled teenager shoots her abusive father in his sleep. The Trigger recounts the dramatic life stories of six individuals who have shot someone in America. In 2017, over 15,000 were killed and over 31,000 were injured by gunfire. Faced with these desensitizing statistics, one easily forgets that each incident is perpetrated by a living, feeling human being who has walked a unique path. The causes and consequences of these violent acts are often far more complicated than one might expect. Author Daniel J. Patinkin exhaustively interviewed each of six shooters about their life experiences and about the unique circumstances that compelled them to use a firearm against another person. The result is a series of profound narratives that is sure to distress and challenge the reader, but also, perhaps, to provide enlightenment and inspiration.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Valerity (Val) on June 11, 2018

This true crime book shares six narratives of shooting situations where gun violence in the US is involved, opening the discussion about the topic and also gun regulation. The author delves into the story behind the headlines of each case to find the human reality of it and bring it to light. Then th......more

Goodreads review by Ana-Maria on August 05, 2018

It's easy to dismiss the gun violence crisis as "oh, they're all gun nuts". This book however asks some tough and uncomfortable questions that should be asked and gives humanity back to 6 of those who shot someone at some point in their lives. Is there redemption for someone who shot his mother? How......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on August 19, 2018

When I first saw this book I was curious to see how Daniel J. Patinkin would execute this since guns are such a major topic currently. The moment you say gun and shooting you have a sever reaction either against all guns or for them. In the very beginning of the book Daniel even talks about how hard......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on August 24, 2018

In the United States in the last 50 years more than 1.5 million people have been killed by gunshots, more than all the soldiers dead in all the wars since 1775. Some of the reasons are the easy availability of guns, poverty, drug use, domestic violence, mental issues, among others. The author presen......more

Goodreads review by Holly on August 01, 2018

Interesting, detailed and personal stories of individuals who used a gun to kill somebody. Insightful perspective inside each persons reasons and detailed follow through as to what happened to them after. I did not find the book 'politically leaning' or pro/con gun control in any way. Just stories a......more

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