Vegas Tenold

Vegas Tenold is a Norwegian journalist and author who specializes in covering extremist movements and far-right organizations in the United States. His work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and The New Republic. His 2018 book "Everything You Love Will Burn: Inside the Rebirth of White Nationalism in America" documents his six years spent reporting on white nationalist groups and their activities. The book provides firsthand accounts of various neo-Nazi organizations and explores the rise of the alt-right movement leading up to and following the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Through his reporting, Tenold has gained rare access to leaders and members of extremist organizations, allowing him to provide detailed insights into their ideologies and operations. His work focuses on understanding and exposing far-right extremism while maintaining journalistic objectivity. As a foreign correspondent based in the United States, Tenold has also covered other topics including conflicts in Russia, Iraq, and central Africa. He currently works as a journalist in New York City.

Readers value Tenold's direct access to white nationalist groups and his ability to report on extremist movements without sensationalism. Comments highlight his detailed observations and straightforward writing style. What readers liked: - Personal accounts and insider perspectives of extremist groups - Clear, journalistic tone that avoids editorializing - Balanced reporting that helps understand the subject matter - Documentation of specific events and meetings What readers disliked: - Some found the narrative structure jumps around too much - Several readers wanted more analysis of how to counter extremism - A few noted repetitive content in middle chapters Ratings: - Goodreads: 3.9/5 (1,200+ ratings) - Amazon: 4.2/5 (180+ reviews) One reader noted: "Tenold manages to humanize without sympathizing." Another wrote: "The access is impressive but I wanted more historical context." Most critical reviews focused on structure rather than content or accuracy.

Everything You Love Will Burn: Inside the Rebirth of White Nationalism in America (2018) A journalistic account based on six years of direct reporting from within white nationalist groups and neo-Nazi organizations in America, documenting their activities and the rise of the alt-right movement before and after the 2016 presidential election.

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