Title: Start by believing : Larry Nassar's crimes, the institutions that enabled him, and the brave women who stopped a monster /
Authors: Barr, John; Murphy, Dan
Year: 2020
Subjects: 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.; SPORTS & RECREATION / Gymnastics.; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment.; SPORTS & RECREATION / Sociology of Sports.; Child molesters; Child sexual abuse; Sex crimes; Sexual abuse victims; Sports Corrupt practices; Universities and colleges Corrupt practices; Women athletes Abuse of; United States
Abstract: "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"--
Contents: The awkward introvert -- The absolute monarch -- Pushing the 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.