Long Mile Home : Boston Under Attack, the City's Courageous Recovery, and the Epic Hunt for Justice

In the tradition of 102 Minutes and Columbine , the definitive book on the Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, written by reporters from The Boston Globe and published to coincide with the first anniversary of the tragedy Long Mile Home will tell the gripping story of the tragic, surreal, and ultimately inspiring week of April 15, 2013: the preparations of the bombers; the glory of the race; the extraordinary emergency response to the explosions; the massive deployment of city, state, and federal law enforcement personnel; and the nation’s and the world’s emotional and humanitarian response before, during, and after the apprehension of the suspects. The authors, both journalists at The Boston Globe , are backed by that paper’s deep, relentless, and widely praised coverage of the event. Through the eyes of seven principal characters including the bombers, the wounded, a victim, a cop, and a doctor, Helman and Russell will trace the distinct paths that brought them together. With an unprecedented level of detail and insight, the book will offer revelations, insights, and powerful stories of heroism and humanity. Long Mile Home will also highlight the bravery, resourcefulness, and resiliency of the Boston community. It will portray the city on its worst day but also at its best. Told Through The Eyes Of Five Principal Characters: A Police Officer, A Lost Daughter, A Determined Survivor, A Trauma Surgeon, And The Marathon Director, This Book Is The Story Of The Boston Marathon Bombing And Subsequent Manhunt For The Tsarnaev Brothers, Written By Reporters From The Boston Globe And Published To Coincide With The First Anniversary Of The Tragedy. The Boston Marathon Bombing On April 15, 2013 Was Surrounded By Events Tragic, Surreal, And Ultimately Inspiring. The Book Chronicles Preparations Of The Bombers; The Glory Of The Race Itself; The Extraordinary Emergency Response To The Explosions; The Massive Deployment Of City, State, And Federal Law Enforcement Personnel; The Nation's And The World's Emotional And Humanitarian Response Before, During, And After The Apprehension Of The Suspects, And Finally, The Courageous, Inspiring Recovery Of A Wounded City. Laced Up And Pointed Toward The Sea -- April : Five Lives, One Race -- Dimmed Futures, Violent Turn : Two Brothers In Descent -- Starting Line : Perfect Day For A Marathon -- Finish Line : Gathering On The Sidelines -- 2:50 P.m. : Agony On Boylston Street -- Those Bastards Got Us : Terror Comes Into Focus -- Operating At Capacity : Saving Lives, Against The Odds -- The Heaviest Toll : Three Voices, Silenced -- Hiding In Plain Sight : From Billions Of Pixels, A Break -- Picture Of Malice : Somber Morning, Violent Night -- Death Is So Close To Me : Hell In A Mercedes -- Showdown : Bullets In The Dark -- Disquiet : In A Silent City, The Hunt Begins Anew -- Trapped In A Boat : He's In Custody! He's In Custody! -- A City Reborn : Starting Toward Normal -- Letting Go : The Only Way Forward -- Missing The Signals : Radical Views And Unsolved Murders -- Running Again : The Marathon Man Finishes The Race -- Giant Steps : Standing Tall, Heather Forges Ahead -- Wins And Losses : Living With The Memory Of April -- Mile 27 : The Road Beyond. Scott Helman And Jenna Russell, Reporters For The Boston Globe. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 303-325) And Index. In the tradition of 102 Minutes and Columbine , the definitive book on the Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, written by reporters from#160; The Boston Globe#160; and#160;published to coincide with the first anniversary of the tragedy Long Mile Home will tell the gripping story of the tragic, surreal, and ultimately inspiring week of April 15, 2013: the preparations of the bombers; the glory of the race; the extraordinary emergency response to the explosions; the massive deployment of city, state, and federal law enforcement personnel; and the nation#8217;s and the world#8217;s emotional and humanitarian response before, during, and after the apprehension of the suspects. The authors, both journalists at The Boston Globe , are backed by that paper#8217;s deep, relentless, and widely praised coverage of the event. Through the eyes of seven principal characters including the bombers, the wounded, a victim, a cop, and a doctor, Helman and Russell will trace the distinct paths that brought them together. With an unprecedented level of detail and insight, the book will offer revelations, insights, and powerful stories of heroism and humanity. Long Mile Home will also highlight the bravery, resourcefulness, and resiliency of the Boston community. It will portray the city on its worst day but also at its best This is the story of the terrifying, tragic, surreal, and ultimately inspiring events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon: the preparations of the bombers; the race; the emergency response to the explosions; the massive deployment of city, state, and federal law enforcement personnel; and the nation's and the world's response before, during, and after the apprehension of the suspects. Through the eyes of seven principal characters including the bombers, the wounded, a cop, and a doctor, Boston Globe reporters Helman and Russell trace the paths that brought them together.