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Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country

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Book Synopsis: A fearless, powerfully written on-the-ground account of a nation careening into violent autocracy—told through harrowing stories of the Philippines’ state-sanctioned killings of its citizens—from a journalist of international renown“Tragic, elegant, vital . . . Evangelista risked her life to tell this story.”—Tara Westover, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Educated

“My job is to go to places where people die. I pack my bags, talk to the survivors, write my stories, then go home to wait for the next catastrophe. I don’t wait very long.”

Journalist Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, in the face of mounting inequality, the nation discovered the fragility of its democratic institutions under the regime of strongman Rodrigo Duterte.

Some People Need Killing is Evangelista’s meticulously reported and deeply human chronicle of the Philippines’ drug war. For six years, Evangelista chronicled the killings carried out by police and vigilantes in the name of Duterte’s war on drugs—a war that has led to the slaughter of thousands—immersing herself in the world of killers and survivors and capturing the atmosphere of fear created when an elected president decides that some lives are worth less than others.

The book takes its title from a vigilante whose words seemed to reflect the psychological accommodation that most of the country had made: “I’m really not a bad guy,” he said. “I’m not all bad. Some people need killing.”

A profound act of witness and a tour de force of literary journalism, Some People Need Killing is also a brilliant dissection of the grammar of violence and an important investigation of the human impulses to dominate and resist.

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Immerse yourself in a heart-stopping journey through the pages of "Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country." This fearless and powerfully written account pulls back the curtain on a nation teetering on the edge of violent autocracy. Amidst the chaos, acclaimed journalist Patricia Evangelista confronts the horrifying state-sanctioned killings in the Philippines, documenting the harrowing stories of its citizens. Brace yourself for a gripping read that will leave you questioning the fragility of democracy and the lengths governments will go to maintain control.

Dive headfirst into the intricate world of investigative journalism as Patricia Evangelista takes you on a soul-searching journey in "Some People Need Killing." With masterful storytelling, she unveils the dark underbelly of the Philippines' drug war, exposing the chilling reality of thousands of lives lost at the hands of police and vigilantes. Evangelista goes beyond the headlines, delving into the lives of the killers and the survivors, shining a light on a culture of fear orchestrated by a power-hungry regime.

Prepare to be captivated by each word as Evangelista peels back the layers of the human psyche in "Some People Need Killing." This meticulously researched account challenges our understanding of violence and its complex grammar. As the book's title implies, it asks us to confront uncomfortable questions, forcing us to reckon with the idea that some lives are deemed worth less than others. A profound act of witness, "Some People Need Killing" offers a raw and thought-provoking investigation into the darkest corners of humanity.

Don't miss out on this tour de force of literary journalism. Grab your copy of "Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country" now and experience the gripping tales that are shaking the world. Let Patricia Evangelista's words transport you to a realm where reality intertwines with resilience, and where the fight for justice takes center stage. Join us in unraveling the secrets hidden within these pages and be part of the conversation that demands accountability and change.

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