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Book Synopsis: With a New Conclusion by the Author On the night of October 6, 1998, twenty-one-year-old Matthew Shepard left a bar with two alleged “strangers,” Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Eighteen hours later, Matthew was found tied to a log fence on the outskirts of town, unconscious and barely alive. Overnight, a politically expedient myth took the place of important facts. By the time Matthew died a few days later, his name was synonymous with anti-gay hate. The Book of Matt, first published in 2013, demonstrated that the truth was in fact far more complicated – and daunting. Stephen Jimenez’s account revealed primary documents that had been under seal, and gave voice to many with firsthand knowledge of the case who had not been heard from, including members of law enforcement.
In his Introduction to this updated edition, journalist Andrew Sullivan writes: “No one wanted Steve Jimenez to report this story, let alone go back and back to Laramie, Wyoming, asking awkward questions, puzzling over strange discrepancies, re-interviewing sources, seeking a deeper, more complex truth about the ghastly killing than America, it turned out, was prepared to hear. It was worse than that, actually. Not only did no one want to hear more about it, but many were incensed that the case was being re-examined at all.” As a gay man Jimenez felt an added moral imperative to tell the story of Matthew’s murder honestly, and his reporting has been thoroughly corroborated. “I urge you to read [The Book of Matt] carefully and skeptically,” Sullivan writes, “and to see better how life rarely fits into the neat boxes we want it to inhabit. That Matthew Shepard was a meth dealer and meth user says nothing that bad about him, and in no way mitigates the hideous brutality of the crime that killed him; instead it shows how vulnerable so many are to the drug’s escapist lure and its astonishing capacity to heighten sexual pleasure so that it’s the only thing you want to live for. Shepard was a victim twice over: of meth and of a fellow meth user.”
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Discover the shocking truth behind one of America's most infamous hate crimes with "The Book of Matt: The Real Story of the Murder of Matthew Shepard (Truth to Power)". This compelling book, with a new conclusion by the author, Stephen Jimenez, takes you on a journey through the harrowing events of that fateful night in 1998. Uncover the reality that was overshadowed by a politically expedient myth and explore the daunting complexities surrounding Matthew Shepard's tragic death.
Unlike any other account, "The Book of Matt" reveals primary documents that were previously under seal and provides a platform for those with firsthand knowledge of the case who were silenced. Journalist Andrew Sullivan, in the introduction to this edition, commends Jimenez for his relentless pursuit of the truth, even when it meant confronting uncomfortable questions and confronting the public's resistance to re-examining the case.
As a gay man, Stephen Jimenez felt an added moral duty to present a comprehensive and honest narrative of Matthew Shepard's murder. His in-depth reporting has been thoroughly corroborated, lending credibility to the unveiled truth. Sullivan implores readers to approach "The Book of Matt" with care and skepticism, recognizing that life rarely fits into the neat boxes we expect it to.
Explore the dark history that America was hesitant to acknowledge. Delve into the complexities of the ghastly killing and the societal issues it highlights. Matthew Shepard's drug use does not diminish the terrible brutality of his murder; instead, it reveals the vulnerability many face to the enticing allure of meth and its impact on sexual pleasure. As you turn the pages of "The Book of Matt," you'll gain a profound understanding of the multidimensional nature of this tragedy.
Experience the groundbreaking revelations that challenge popular misconceptions and provide a more nuanced perspective. Gain insight into the captivating story that captivated the nation, and embark on a thought-provoking journey through Matthew Shepard's life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to read "The Book of Matt: The Real Story of the Murder of Matthew Shepard (Truth to Power)".
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