There Are No Accidents

In her thought-provoking audiobook, journalist Jessie Singer examines the pervasive concept of accidents in America, arguing that most incidents are predictable and preventable rather than random. Through her analysis, she reveals how the term "accident" shields those in power from accountability while unfairly placing the burden of blame on the vulnerable, particularly the poor and people of color. Tracing the historical context of accidental deaths from industrial settings to contemporary crises, Singer highlights the urgent need for societal action to address these tragedies and to hold the responsible parties accountable.