One Week to Change the World

In One Week to Change the World, award-winning journalist DW Gibson delivers a definitive oral history of the Seattle protests surrounding the World Trade Organization in 1999, featuring over 100 original interviews. The narrative captures the convergence of more than 50,000 individuals who aimed to challenge economic globalization, while also addressing the violent confrontations that ensued and the misrepresentation by the media. Timed for the 25th anniversary of the protests, this compelling account explores themes of grassroots activism, policing, and the power of collective action, making it a vital reflection on a pivotal moment in history.