{"product_id":"a-deadly-wandering-a-mystery-a-landmark-investigation-and-the-astonishing-science-of-attention-in-the-digital-age-9780062284075","title":"A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Deserves a spot next to \u003cem\u003eFast Food Nation\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird\u003c\/em\u003e in America's high school curriculums. To say it may save lives is self-evident.\" --\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e (Editor's Choice)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER - A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: \u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle, Chrisitian Science Monitor, \u003c\/em\u003eAmazon, \u003cem\u003eKirkus, Winnipeg Free Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the decade's most original and masterfully reported books, \u003cem\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/em\u003e by Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e journalist Matt Richtel interweaves the cutting-edge science of attention with the tensely plotted story of a mysterious car accident and its aftermath to answer some of the defining questions of our time: \u003cem\u003eWhat is technology doing to us? Can our minds keep up with the pace of change? How can we find balance?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the last day of summer, an ordinary Utah college student named Reggie Shaw fatally struck two rocket scientists while texting and driving along a majestic stretch of highway bordering the Rocky Mountains. \u003cem\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/em\u003e follows Reggie from the moment of the tragedy, through the police investigation, the state's groundbreaking prosecution, and ultimately, Reggie's wrenching admission of responsibility. Richtel parallels Reggie's journey with leading-edge scientific findings on the impact technology has on our brains, showing how these devices play to our deepest social instincts. A propulsive read filled with surprising scientific detail, riveting narrative tension, and rare emotional depth, \u003cem\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that can change--and save--lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariner Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062284075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/20\/2015 pg. 28\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Matt Richtel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43049387065525,"sku":"9780062284075","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9fba9fea-bd47-4698-bae1-f2b08fdf9509.jpg?v=1689689001","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-deadly-wandering-a-mystery-a-landmark-investigation-and-the-astonishing-science-of-attention-in-the-digital-age-9780062284075","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}