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:- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Chris Maxwell -- Brilliant, Beautiful, and Engrossing. : It's been a long time since I've read a true page turner but this book is so engrossing. Two pages in and you just start wanting more. The deplorable conditions these folks went thru is infuriating and the struggle to get justice even more so but it's not a depressing read. It's one of hope and honest truth. Outstanding! ( Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Baltibuymore -- Terrific, compelling read you won't want to put down : This is a terrific book, with as many twists and turns as a road winding through a holler. It is a gripping account of a real David and Goliath legal clash, with super high stakes for the people most directly affected. Key characters leap off the page -- the hardscrabble locals determined to get clean drinking water for their families; "King of Coal" Don Blankenship, and most of all, plaintiffs' lawyer Kevin Thompson, whose devotion to and obsession with the case and the broader cause are nothing short of remarkable. ( Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Lakshmi Reddy -- I could not put this book down until I finished it. : That a community has to fight so hard for clean water is a travesty. The David and Goliath battle that is narrated in "Desperate" is epic and full of history. Kris Maher brings the "Communities Forgotten" into the forefront and illustrates how corporate greed places a chokehold on their own workers. The world needs more people like Kevin Thompson, willing to make the sacrifices and fight the good fight in order to help those in need. ( Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Paige Weber -- A gripping and true story! : This book is compelling and heartbreaking, but also hopeful. The author’s compassion, attention to detail, and humor shine through too. You can tell that it’s written by a serious investigative reporter, but one who also has a gift for telling a memorable, thrilling story. Highly recommended! ( Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Mendel Melzer -- Great Book : It's tempting to believe this story is fiction, but Kris Maher's meticulous research and narrative cause us to realize that this scenario happens in our country. ( Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Jeff and Tonya -- Erin Brockovich In Appalachia. : This is one of those books where the description from the publisher really does tell you pretty well exactly what the book is about: One town's, and really one man's, courtroom war against a coal company that was polluting its water supplies. There are the requisite dives into the various histories of the prominent people, including the lawyer, the CEO of the company, and the general region itself - home of the infamous feud between the Hatfields and McCoys - but mostly this is a tale of how the courtroom drama came to be, how the war was waged, and its ultimate outcomes. If you're looking for a more general examination of Appalachia and its issues... this isn't that. But if you're interested in "Little Guy vs Big [Insert Industry]"... this is gonna be right up your alley. Very much recommended. ( Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Steve & Karen Stresau -- Eye Opening : Kris Maher's account of the environmental damage done in the Appalachia by coal companies is both heartbreaking and redemptive. Finally forced to account for damages, Massey Energy fought for decades to avoid compensating those affected by the pollution of their ground water. But, not before they left behind a swath of destruction that destroyed the health of hundreds of people. Kris takes you behind the scenes and into the homes of those forgotten people to understand their epic struggle for justice. I can't help but think this story would be great on the big screen. ( Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021 )
- 5.0 out of 5 stars from Michelle Rodriguez -- An amazing fight for clean water : This is an amazing book about a small community in WV that had to fight years for clean water. The people took on big coal company, Massey Energy and it's former CEO Don Blankenship, which was accused of polluting their water for more time than anyone could imagine. Their attorney fought on their behalf for seven years to bring these forgotten communities justice. It's hard to imagine the struggle and conditions these people endured when common sense would make you think the state and local government could have enforced a change.... Maher's book grips you and takes you on a journey of hope, struggle and justice. A must read for everyone who cares about the environment and clean water as a basic human right. ( Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2021 )
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