{"product_id":"book-jqic","title":"A Greek Tragedy","description":"\u003cb\u003eSILVER MEDAL WINNER IN NONFICTION FOR THE 95TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2026 FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE AND THE PEN\/GALBRAITH AWARD FOR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNONFICTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFive Days at Memorial\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eInto the Raging Sea\u003c\/i\u003e in this “vivid snapshot of a broken asylum system” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003ethe gripping true story of a devastating shipwreck during the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn October 28, 2015, a boat meant for only a few dozen passengers capsized off the coast of the Greek island of Lesvos. Hundreds of refugees, forced in desperation onto the overloaded boat manned by armed smugglers, were tossed into a roiling sea. The resulting loss of life, the largest in a single day during the biggest refugee crisis since World War II, shocked the world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After nearly a decade of research and interviews, investigative reporter Jeanne Carstensen has captured every detail of the dramatic twenty-four hours. This includes the recollections of the refugees’ lives before they left their homes and a full account of the courageous rescue efforts of the Greek islanders and volunteers rushing to help, even as their government and the EU failed to act. In this remarkable narrative feat, Carstensen brilliantly showcases the extraordinary heroism of ordinary people in extreme circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a world where forced migration is on the rise, and where standing up to protect our neighbors can come at great personal risk, \u003ci\u003eA Greek Tragedy \u003c\/i\u003echallenges us to confront our collective humanity. This unforgettable testament of our times is “a crushing account of a senseless tragedy” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand a compassionate depiction of the lengths to which a person will go to save another human being.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49277924278576,"sku":"BDjqic","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49277924245808,"sku":"10jqic","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/jqic-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779320383","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-jqic","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}