His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice

This deeply reported work reconstructs George Floyd's life beyond the moment that shocked the world. Samuels and Olorunnipa trace his upbringing, struggles, and aspirations. The book situates Floyd within broader systems of policing and inequality. The reporting is meticulous and compassionate. Structural racism emerges as a persistent force shaping opportunity. The authors balance biography with investigative rigor. Readers encounter Floyd as a full human being. The narrative is sober and unflinching. It stands as both memorial and systemic critique.