Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy

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Book Synopsis: PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • The definitive history of the infamous 1971 Attica Prison uprising, the state's violent response, and the victim's decades-long quest for justice.

• Thompson served as the Historical Consultant on the Academy Award-nominated documentary feature ATTICA

“Gripping ... deals with racial conflict, mass incarceration, police brutality and dissembling politicians ... Makes us understand why this one group of prisoners [rebelled], and how many others shared the cost.” —The New York Times

On September 9, 1971, nearly 1,300 prisoners took over the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York to protest years of mistreatment. Holding guards and civilian employees hostage, the prisoners negotiated with officials for improved conditions during the four long days and nights that followed.

On September 13, the state abruptly sent hundreds of heavily armed troopers and correction officers to retake the prison by force. Their gunfire killed thirty-nine men—hostages as well as prisoners—and severely wounded more than one hundred others. In the ensuing hours, weeks, and months, troopers and officers brutally retaliated against the prisoners. And, ultimately, New York State authorities prosecuted only the prisoners, never once bringing charges against the officials involved in the retaking and its aftermath and neglecting to provide support to the survivors and the families of the men who had been killed.

Drawing from more than a decade of extensive research, historian Heather Ann Thompson sheds new light on every aspect of the uprising and its legacy, giving voice to all those who took part in this forty-five-year fight for justice: prisoners, former hostages, families of the victims, lawyers and judges, and state officials and members of law enforcement. Blood in the Water is the searing and indelible account of one of the most important civil rights stories of the last century.(With black-and-white photos throughout)

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Get ready to experience a gripping and powerful narrative with "Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy". This Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Heather Ann Thompson dives deep into the infamous Attica Prison uprising, exposing the state's violent response and the victims' decades-long search for justice.

In this meticulously researched account, Thompson, who served as the Historical Consultant for the Academy Award-nominated documentary ATTICA, explores the troubling themes of racial conflict, mass incarceration, police brutality, and the deceit of politicians. By understanding why this group of prisoners rebelled, we gain insight into the countless others who suffered the consequences of societal neglect.

On September 9, 1971, over 1,300 prisoners seized control of the Attica Correctional Facility, demanding better conditions after years of mistreatment. For four intense days and nights, they negotiated with officials, holding guards and civilian employees hostage. However, the state's response was brutal and deadly. When hundreds of heavily armed troopers and correction officers stormed the prison on September 13, thirty-nine men lost their lives, with more than one hundred others severely wounded.

What happened next was an alarming display of power and injustice. The authorities launched brutal retaliation against the prisoners, yet failed to hold their own officials accountable for the violence. There were no charges against those responsible and no support provided to the survivors and families of the victims. Thompson's meticulous research and years of dedication bring these dark truths to light, amplifying the voices of prisoners, former hostages, families, lawyers, judges, and state officials, to present a comprehensive and searing account of this fight for justice that spanned forty-five years.

Don't miss out on this essential piece of civil rights history. "Blood in the Water" is a profound and indelible testament to the struggle for justice in the face of systemic oppression. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in a story that will challenge you, educate you, and inspire you to stand up against injustice.

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