Detroit: An American Autopsy

By Charlie Leduff

Detroit: An American Autopsy is a powerful and unflinching look at the decline of Detroit, once the heart of the American auto industry. Author Charlie Leduff spent years interviewing Detroiters from all walks of life, and his book tells the story of how the city's decline was caused by a combination of factors, including globalization, automation, and the rise of the suburbs.

Detroit: An American Autopsy

by Charlie LeDuff

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12589 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages

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Leduff begins his book with a brief history of Detroit, from its founding in 1701 to its rise as the "Motor City" in the early 20th century. He then traces the city's decline, which began in the 1950s as globalization and automation led to the loss of manufacturing jobs. The city's population plummeted, from a peak of 1.8 million in 1950 to just over 600,000 today. Poverty and crime rates soared, and Detroit became one of the most dangerous cities in the United States.

Leduff's book is not just a story of decline, however. It is also a story of resilience. Detroiters have faced incredible challenges over the past few decades, but they have never given up on their city. They have fought to improve their schools, their neighborhoods, and their city government. And they have begun to see some success.

In recent years, Detroit has seen a resurgence of investment and development. New businesses are opening, and people are moving back to the city. Detroit is still a long way from its former glory, but it is on the path to recovery. Detroit: An American Autopsy is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the rise and fall of one of America's most important cities.

Praise for Detroit: An American Autopsy

"A powerful and unflinching look at the decline of Detroit." — The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the rise and fall of one of America's most important cities." — The Washington Post

"A searing indictment of the forces that have destroyed Detroit." — The Detroit Free Press

About the Author

Charlie Leduff is a journalist and author who has spent his career covering the decline of Detroit. He is a former reporter for The Detroit News and The New York Times, and he is the author of the books Detroit: An American Autopsy and Sh*tshow: The Country's Toughest Sheriff Lays Down the Law.

Detroit: An American Autopsy

by Charlie LeDuff

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12589 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages

FREE