Books with author Sarah Burns

A must-read after watching Ava DuVernay's When They See UsIn this spellbinding account of the real facts of the Central Park jogger case, Sarah Burns powerfully reexamines one of New York City's most notorious crimes and its aftermath. On April 20th, 1989, two passersby discovered the body of the "Central Park jogger" crumpled in a ravine. She'd been raped and severely beaten. Within days five black and Latino teenagers were apprehended, all five confessing to the crime. The staggering torrent of media coverage that ensued, coupled with fierce public outcry, exposed the deep-seated race and class divisions in New York City at the time. The minors were tried and convicted as adults despite no evidence linking them to the victim. Over a decade later, when DNA tests connected serial rapist Matias Reyes to the crime, the government, law enforcement, social institutions and media of New York were exposed as having undermined the individuals they were designed to protect. Here, Sarah Burns recounts this historic case for the first time since the young men's convictions were overturned, telling, at last, the full story of one of New York’s most legendary crimes.

On April 20th, 1989, two passersby discovered the body of the "Central Park jogger" crumpled in a ravine. She'd been raped and severely beaten. Within days five black and Latino teenagers were apprehended, all five confessing to the crime. The staggering torrent of media coverage that ensued, coupled with fierce public outcry, exposed the deep-seated race and class divisions in New York City at the time. The minors were tried and convicted as adults despite no evidence linking them to the victim. Over a decade later, when DNA tests connected serial rapist Matias Reyes to the crime, the government, law enforcement, social institutions and media of New York were exposed as having undermined the individuals they were designed to protect. Here, Sarah Burns recounts this historic case for the first time since the young men's convictions were overturned, telling, at last, the full story of one of New York's most legendary crimes.The events surrounding the Central Park Five are soon to be dramatised in When They See Us - a Netflix series directed by Ava Duvernay.

A riveting, in-depth account of one of New York City’s most notorious crimes. On April 20, 1989, the body of a woman is discovered in Central Park, her skull so badly smashed that nearly 80 percent of her blood has spilled onto the ground. Within days, five black and Latino teenagers confess to her rape and beating. In a city where urban crime is at a high and violence is frequent, the ensuing media frenzy and hysterical public reaction is extraordinary. The young men are tried as adults and convicted of rape, despite the fact that the teens quickly recant their inconsistent and inaccurate confessions and that no DNA tests or eyewitness accounts tie any of them to the victim. They serve their complete sentences before another man, serial rapist Matias Reyes, confesses to the crime and is connected to it by DNA testing.Intertwining the stories of these five young men, the police officers, the district attorneys, the victim, and Matias Reyes, Sarah Burns unravels the forces that made both the crime and its prosecution possible. Most dramatically, she gives us a portrait of a city already beset by violence and deepening rifts between races and classes, whose law enforcement, government, social institutions, and media were undermining the very rights of the individuals they were designed to safeguard and protect.

My Chapter Book-Jake's Adventures begins a series of books to introduce children to the many experiences the world has to offer. Oftentimes, children may hesitate or fear to try something new. This series is designed to help relieve some of that hesitation by showing what "Jake has done"-like swimming, amusement rides, or traveling away from home. Jake is an adventurous boy and likes to try new things.

This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Mummy that is an Accountant or works in finance. A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Mummy who is an accountant. Starting with Mummy's interests when she was a child, where she works now and what she does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously! WHAT MY PARENTS DO SERIES This book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs. The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.

This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Daddy that is an Accountant or works in finance.A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Daddy who is an accountant. Starting with Daddy's interests when he was a child, where he works now and what he does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously!PART OF THE "WHAT MY PARENTS DO" SERIESThis book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs.The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.See www.samburnsbooks.com

This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Daddy that is an Accountant or works in finance.A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Daddy who is an accountant. Starting with Daddy's interests when he was a child, where he works now and what he does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously!PART OF THE "WHAT MY PARENTS DO" SERIESThis book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs.The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.

This book makes a great gift for young children who have a Mummy that is an Accountant or works in finance. A light-hearted bedtime story describing a day in the life of Mummy who is an accountant. Starting with Mummy's interests when she was a child, where she works now and what she does each day. This book is not for accountants who take themselves too seriously! WHAT MY PARENTS DO SERIES This book is part of the "What My Parents Do" series. A collection of bedtime stories to take children on a light-hearted journey through their parent’s working day. Providing an overview of what may be involved in different jobs. The author aims to reduce gender stereotyping. Every edition has two versions: ‘My Mummy is…’ and ‘My Daddy is…’. Please bear in mind the content is similar. Typically, only the gender references are altered.