![]() “We cannot honor the victims unless we understand why they became victims. The authors are to be praised for their persistence and hard work in producing this explanation of a senseless, murderous act.” “AMERICAN TERRORIST IS THE CLOSEST WE’LL GET TO THE OFFICIAL TESTIMONY OF TIMOTHY MCVEIGH. While McVeigh gets to tell his story, much of the book is downright unflattering and frequently damning.” “The book provides those who have followed the case with some new information…. AND NOW WE CAN KNOW MORE THAN JUST HIS NAME.” “Undoubtedly, many details of the tragedy will be tough to take, but UNDERSTANDING PAINFUL HISTORY IS SOMETIMES AN OBLIGATION.” ![]() American Terrorist unfolds as the warped reflection of the American Dream.” “A GOOD BOOK-A VALUABLE BLUEPRINT of just how twisted a seemingly ordinary life can become…. They answered our questions about how and why McVeigh carried out this crime, and by filling in the blanks helped us to make sense of this seemingly senseless puzzle…. “Michel and Herbeck did what reporters are supposed to do. “MICHEL AND HERBECK HAVE GIVEN US THE BEST SNAPSHOT TO DATE ABOUT THE MIND OF THIS MAN.” “Information about McVeigh may help us to prevent tragic stories like his from happening again.” “SOLID, SURPRISING … IN THIS IMPECCABLY REPORTED BOOK, MICHEL AND HERBECK TELL US MUCH about the man who is arguably the most notorious American criminal … American Terrorist represents good journalism and an honest attempt to honor shades of gray in a story people desperately want, maybe even need, to see in black and white.” The story of McVeigh’s rationale for killing is a chilling one….Michel and Herbeck should be applauded for pursuing the story with dogged determination.” Potentially an important contribution to history…. “SOME STORIES MUST BE TOLD, EVEN A KILLER’S…. ![]() Front Matter Praise for AMERICAN TERRORIST
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