Trust the Plan, Will Sommer
Trust the Plan, Will Sommer
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Trust the Plan
The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America

Author: Will Sommer

Narrator: Joe Knezevich

Unabridged: 8 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 02/21/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

""A story so bizarre, only Will Sommer could report it.” —Molly Jong-FastThe definitive book on QAnon from the reporter knows them best; Will Sommer explains what it is, how it has gained a mainstream following among Republican lawmakers and ordinary citizens, the threat it poses to democracy, and how we can reach those who have embraced the conspiracy and are disseminating its lies.The Storm is Coming. Trust the Plan. WWG1WGA. You’ve seen the letter Q on TV and in the news – it’s been everywhere from Trump rallies to the January 6th insurrection. “QAnon” used to sound vaguely familiar, somewhat ominous, but not quite mainstream. But what was once a fringe conspiracy theory has now become a household name and its symbols recognizable around the world. How did this happen, who is actually involved, what do they believe, and what do they want?Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer has been on the ground with Q’s followers since day one, and in Trust the Plan Sommer has written the definitive book on the movement—who started it and who grew it, what they really believe is going on, and what they want to see “the Storm” accomplish on the day of its reckoning. At once a character study and a journalistic exposé, Sommer lets his cast of characters do the talking as he visits them around the world, from their makeshift compounds to the rallies they are still holding.The great tragedy of this story is ultimately the legitimization of this ideology by mainstream politicians eager to gain access to a large and growing cohort of voters. Though 2020 brought the end of Trump’s presidency, his following within the QAnon community has simply pivoted and grown stronger. Trust the Plan shows us in granular detail who we’ll be up against for years to come, in the US and abroad. Understanding why and how something like Q happens is an indispensable exercise, and in showing us how we got here we can chart a path out.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Will Sommer

Will Sommer is a media reporter for the Washington Post. He previously worked as a politics reporter for the Daily Beast and as a host of the podcast Fever Dreams. His work covering QAnon and other conspiracy theories has been featured in multiple documentaries, including HBO’s Q: Into the Storm.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Katelynn on February 16, 2023

As someone who loves learning about cults, conspiracy theories, and mass delusions in general, I thought this was a great breakdown of the proliferation of Qanon and the long-term effects on American politics. This is a great read for anyone affected by loved ones consumed by something that seemed s......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on February 22, 2023

Not the definitive account I'd hoped for. Ultimately reads like cobbled together articles from the Daily Beast, which of course, it is. While Sommer does cite some interesting studies and input from authorities on conspiracy, the book is too pedestrian and breezy for such a massive topic. Only towar......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on March 19, 2023

Talented writer and good story teller, but isn’t groundbreaking if you’ve been following these stories. Would definitely recommend this as the best option to people not as familiar though......more

Goodreads review by Read By Kyle on March 12, 2023

Humanity is buck wild......more

Goodreads review by Jeść treść on February 25, 2025

Moim zdaniem absolutnie doskonały (przerażający, absurdalny, alarmujący) reportaż. Szczególnie gorzko się go czytało po kolejnej elekcji Trumpa, który w tej książce odgrywa kluczową rolę.......more