{"product_id":"a-deadly-wandering-a-mystery-a-landmark-investigation-and-the-astonishing-science-of-attention-in-the-digital-age-isbn-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 | \u003cp\u003eA Best Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003cbr\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003cbr\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003eWinnipeg Free Press \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the year'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 | \u003cp\u003e“Richtel weaves in the latest research into the neuroscience of attention, distraction and addiction to create a portrait of our digital age that will deeply frighten you and cause you to re-evaluate many common aspects of your ‘connected’ life. Not only is this an extraordinarily important book that everyone–and I mean everyone–should read, but it is also a gripping and moving story, beautifully researched and written. I simply could not put this book down. What a tour de force.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDOUGLAS PRESTON, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of The Monster of Florence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Matt Richtel’s riveting book is narrative nonfiction at its finest. A well-written true life account of tragedy, redemption and the public policy challenges of keeping pace with the march of technology. This book should be placed in every school and legislative chamber in the country.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJON HUNTSMAN, former Governor of Utah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e” This is a gripping book about a young man, his torment and redemption, after a distracted driving disaster. If you are young, you’ll want to read this story braced by science that will make you an attentive driver or else … And all drivers can be assured that they will learn more about themselves and any addictive online behavior they may exhibit. This is human drama and the latest knowledge about obsessive technology woven together in memorable style.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRALPH NADER, author of Unsafe at Any Speed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A Deadly Wandering is the perfect companion to Matt Richtel’s Pulitzer-prize winning reporting on how technology impacts our attention, decisions, and daily lives. What’s more, this book does that most amazing of feats: it makes cutting-edge scientific research feel relevant to the choices we make every time we get in a car, sit at a desk or talk to our friends and family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCHARLES DUHIGG, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fabulously well-researched and brilliantly told. ... Moving and interesting.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Poundstone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Matt Richtel’s riveting book is narrative nonfiction at its finest. ... This book should be placed in every school and legislative chamber in the country.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJon Huntsman, former governor of Utah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book does that most amazing of feats: it makes cutting-edge scientific research feel relevant to the choices we make every time we get in a car, sit at a desk, or talk to our friends and family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping book. ... This is human drama and the latest knowledge about obsessive technology woven together in memorable style.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRalph Nader, author of Unsafe at Any Speed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Each page is... irresistible. ... A richly detailed and compellingly readable exploration of the ‘clash’ between our brains and the electronic devices that, for many of us, have become essential to ‘every facet of life.’” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Americans are addicted to their technology, putting us on a modern day collision course with very real consequences. Matt Richtel brilliantly tells the story of the aftermath of a deadly distracted driving crash. His portrait is riveting. I could not stop reading, and neither will you.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRay LaHood, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A portrait of our digital age that will deeply frighten you and cause you to reevaluate many common aspects of your ‘connected’ life. ... An extraordinarily important book that everyone—and I mean everyone—should read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouglas Preston, co-author of The Monster of Florence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A masterpiece of reporting, insight, and empathy. ... A beautiful, cautionary tale that reads like a novel, and that we disregard at our risk.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Kurson, author of Shadow Divers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a page-turner. It’s a book that can save lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicholas Carr, author of The Shallows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntensely gripping, compelling, and sobering... \u003ci\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/i\u003e gives the potentially lethal risks of the digital age a very human face -- one which we can, if we’re honest, readily see in the mirror.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinnipeg Free Press (A Best Book of the Year)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exhaustively researched. ... Richtel brings a novelist’s knack for unspooling narrative conflict to bear on Shaw’s real-life drama.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle (A Best Book of the Year)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Through an elemental story of death and atonement, Matt Richtel explores the sometimes lethal tension that exists between our multitasking gadgets and our uni-tasking minds. A Deadly Wandering is more than a page-turner. It’s a book that can save lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNICHOLAS CARR, author of The Shallows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A masterpiece of reporting, insight, and empathy. A Deadly Wandering is a journey into our onrushing everyday world, where technology is colliding with the limits of the human brain. In writing it, Matt Richtel has given us a beautiful, cautionary tale that reads like a novel, and that we disregard at our risk.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eROBERT KURSON, New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Divers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Keen and elegantly raw. ... Not just a morality tale but a probe sent into the world of technology. ... Richtel draws all the characters with a fine brush, a delicacy that treats misery both respectfully and front-on.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor (One of the 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the Year)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Richtel’s compassionate and persuasive book 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review (Editor's Choice)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling, highly emotional, and profoundly important story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (Starred; a Best Book of the Year)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Illuminates the perils of information overload... 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