The Year of Dangerous Days
Riots, Refugees, and Cocaine in Miami 1980
Nicholas Griffin
Explore the rise and fall of Miami, one of America's most popular vacation destinations, in 1980. Plagued by a drug epidemic, a bulging refugee crisis, and police brutality, this forgotten year was a vital moment in American history. Follow iconic figures such as Jimmy Carter, Fidel Castro, and Janet Reno, as well as intertwining personal stories of people like reporter Edna Buchanan, homicide detective Captain Marshall Frank, and charismatic politician Mayor Maurice Ferre. Discover how they cross paths as Miami explodes in one of the worst race riots in history, and how they struggled to persevere, creating a new Miami that was born from corruption and drug money. A highly timely and deeply researched account, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding America's most iconic cities.
Publish Date
2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.21
ISBN
9781501191022
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2020-09-05T12:20:36.000Z
As a lifelong Floridian and longtime Miami resident, I can’t recommend this book enough from @GriffNicholas: “The Year of Dangerous Days: Riots, Refugees, and Cocaine in Miami 1980”
So good – source