The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic | Malcolm Gladwell's New Audiobook
Summary
Malcolm Gladwell introduces his audiobook, *The American Way of Killing*, by profiling Dr. Abdullah Pratt, a Chicago physician who has lost 15 close friends and his brother to gun violence. The narrative highlights the unique American experience of lethal violence through stories like Pratt teaching fourth graders how to treat gunshot wounds. Gladwell contrasts the U.S. murder rate with Canada’s to frame his investigation into why Americans misdiagnose and mishandle their epidemic of violence.
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Introduction to The American Way of Killing
Dedication and the song 'Troubles'
Meeting Dr. Abdullah Pratt in Chicago
Pratt's personal losses and trauma work
Gladwell's perspective on US vs Canada violence
Book structure and the elephant parable
Teaching fourth graders first response skills
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Book promotion and closing
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