Basketball - Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis

Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis

Name: Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis
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Book Synopsis: A brilliant, kaleidoscopic narrative of Oklahoma City—a great American story of civics, basketball, and destiny, from award-winning journalist Sam Anderson

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • NPR • Chicago Tribune • San Francisco Chronicle • The Economist • Deadspin

Oklahoma City was born from chaos. It was founded in a bizarre but momentous "Land Run" in 1889, when thousands of people lined up along the borders of Oklahoma Territory and rushed in at noon to stake their claims. Since then, it has been a city torn between the wild energy that drives its outsized ambitions, and the forces of order that seek sustainable progress. Nowhere was this dynamic better realized than in the drama of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team's 2012-13 season, when the Thunder's brilliant general manager, Sam Presti, ignited a firestorm by trading future superstar James Harden just days before the first game. Presti's all-in gamble on "the Process"—the patient, methodical management style that dictated the trade as the team's best hope for long-term greatness—kicked off a pivotal year in the city's history, one that would include pitched battles over urban planning, a series of cataclysmic tornadoes, and the frenzied hope that an NBA championship might finally deliver the glory of which the city had always dreamed.

Boom Town announces the arrival of an exciting literary voice. Sam Anderson, former book critic for New York magazine and now a staff writer at the New York Times magazine, unfolds an idiosyncratic mix of American history, sports reporting, urban studies, gonzo memoir, and much more to tell the strange but compelling story of an American city whose unique mix of geography and history make it a fascinating microcosm of the democratic experiment. Filled with characters ranging from NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; to Flaming Lips oddball frontman Wayne Coyne; to legendary Great Plains meteorologist Gary England; to Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City's would-be Robert Moses; to civil rights activist Clara Luper; to the citizens and public servants who survived the notorious 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building, Boom Town offers a remarkable look at the urban tapestry woven from control and chaos, sports and civics.

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Discover the captivating story of Oklahoma City! Immerse yourself in the pages of "Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis." This extraordinary book by award-winning journalist Sam Anderson is a kaleidoscopic narrative that delves into the heart of Oklahoma City's fascinating history, its love affair with basketball, and its enduring pursuit of greatness. Prepare to be enthralled by this gripping tale that The New York Times Book Review hails as one of the best books of the year!

From its chaotic birth during the legendary "Land Run" in 1889 to its present-day status as a burgeoning metropolis, Oklahoma City has always been a city of contradictions. It's a place where wild energy clashes with the desire for progress, creating an enthralling and ever-evolving landscape. This dichotomy is perfectly exemplified by the riveting account of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team's tumultuous 2012-13 season, when their general manager made a daring trade that sent shockwaves through the city. Find out how this pivotal moment shaped the city's destiny, amidst battles over urban planning, devastating tornadoes, and the relentless hope for an NBA championship.

Sam Anderson's powerful narrative skillfully weaves together American history, sports reporting, urban studies, and memoir to present a truly unique perspective on Oklahoma City. Meet a captivating cast of characters, from sporting icons Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to eccentric musician Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips. Explore the city's rich tapestry through the eyes of renowned meteorologist Gary England and civil rights activist Clara Luper. And be moved by the stories of ordinary citizens who persevered through the trauma of the 1995 bombing. "Boom Town" provides a riveting exploration of control, chaos, sports, and civics, making it a must-read for anyone seeking an intimate understanding of the American democratic experiment.

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