{"product_id":"a-deadly-wandering-a-mystery-a-landmark-investigation-and-the-astonishing-science-of-attention-in-the-digital-age-9780062284075","title":"A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Deserves a spot next to \u003cem\u003eFast Food Nation\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird\u003c\/em\u003e in America's high school curriculums. To say it may save lives is self-evident.\" --\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e (Editor's Choice)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER - A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: \u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle, Chrisitian Science Monitor, \u003c\/em\u003eAmazon, \u003cem\u003eKirkus, Winnipeg Free Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the decade's most original and masterfully reported books, \u003cem\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/em\u003e by Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e journalist Matt Richtel interweaves the cutting-edge science of attention with the tensely plotted story of a mysterious car accident and its aftermath to answer some of the defining questions of our time: \u003cem\u003eWhat is technology doing to us? Can our minds keep up with the pace of change? How can we find balance?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the last day of summer, an ordinary Utah college student named Reggie Shaw fatally struck two rocket scientists while texting and driving along a majestic stretch of highway bordering the Rocky Mountains. \u003cem\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/em\u003e follows Reggie from the moment of the tragedy, through the police investigation, the state's groundbreaking prosecution, and ultimately, Reggie's wrenching admission of responsibility. Richtel parallels Reggie's journey with leading-edge scientific findings on the impact technology has on our brains, showing how these devices play to our deepest social instincts. A propulsive read filled with surprising scientific detail, riveting narrative tension, and rare emotional depth, \u003cem\u003eA Deadly Wandering\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that can change--and save--lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichtel, Matt:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMatt Richtel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e reporter and bestselling nonfiction and mystery author. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, Meredith, a neurologist, and their two children. In his spare time, he plays tennis and piano and writes (not very good) songs. Visit him online at www.mattrichtel.wordpress.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502990430482,"sku":"9780062284075","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3d7eb889-a17f-4f87-b373-50c5097178c1.jpg?v=1730780305","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-deadly-wandering-a-mystery-a-landmark-investigation-and-the-astonishing-science-of-attention-in-the-digital-age-9780062284075","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}