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Author Barr, John (Sportswriter), author. Title Start by believing : Larry Nassar's crimes, the institutions that enabled him, and the brave women who stopped a monster / John Barr & Dan Murphy. Publisher New York : Hachette Books, 2020. ©2020 Copies
ITEM LOC CALL # STATUS Superior adult nonfiction 364.153 B27s AVAILABLE Edition First edition. Descript xiv, 338 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm Note Nonfiction. Includes index. Contents The awkward introvert -- The absolute monarch -- Pushing boundaries -- What price glory? -- Absolute fury -- All that glitters -- The ranch -- Money and medals -- The pitbull -- Spartan silence -- Hide-and-seek -- Statute of limitations -- "Souls fall...like snowflakes" -- The perfect storm -- Fierce five -- What's wrong with this picture? -- A formal complaint -- "A great bullshitter" -- The cover story -- Damage control -- Cracking under pressure -- Coming forward -- Breaking news -- Fallout begins-- Trash day -- Victim-centered -- Critical testimony -- Defensive posture -- The national spotlight -- Uncivil actions -- Striking a deal -- Armed and ready -- Expanding ranks -- A rare gift. Summary "From ESPN journalists whose investigation garnered a Peabody Award, the full devastating story of former physician Larry Nassar's serial abuse of America's elite gymnasts and others, revealing the win-at-all-costs culture in youth athletics and higher education that enabled him"-- Provided by publisher. Subject Nassar, Larry. Women athletes -- Abuse of -- United States. Child sexual abuse -- United States. Child molesters -- United States. Sex crimes -- United States. Sexual abuse victims -- United States. Sports -- Corrupt practices -- United States. Universities and colleges -- Corrupt practices -- United States. Alt Author Murphy, Dan (Sportswriter), author. ISBN/ISSN 0316532150 (hardcover) 9780316532150 (hardcover)
