If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened

If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened is a visceral memoir and social science study written by journalist Justin Glawe. This volume 1 account provides an unvarnished look at the fractures within American society, blending professional reporting with personal reflection. The narrative explores the intersection of politics, social sciences, and communication, focusing on the systemic failures and human tragedies that define the modern landscape.

Glawe documents a series of disturbing events, from police killings and corrupt politics to the struggles of migrants and the aftermath of massacres in Dallas and Las Vegas. This work of non-fiction examines violence in society and the toll of reporting from the margins of the country. By detailing experiences in dive bars and small towns, the author analyzes how community and culture erode, while seeking a path toward healing and humanity.