Amazon reverses its decision to ban former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson’s book about unreported truths about coronavirus after Elon Musk, others call out the retail giant for ‘censorship’

Alex Berenson is a former reporter at the New York Times known for his coverage of coronavirus on Twitter. He has written extensively debunking fearmongering claims related to the lockdowns. Berenson later wrote a book titled, “Unreported Truths about COVID-19 and Lockdowns.”

Drawing on primary sources from all over the world – including state and national-level government data, Centers for Disease Control reports, and papers in prominent scientific journals – the book offers clear, concise, and measured answers to some of the most important questions around the coronavirus

Earlier this week, Berenson decided to publish his book on Amazon. To his surprise, Berenson received an email from Amazon saying his book  “did not comply” with their (undisclosed) guidelines. Today, Berenson wrote on Twitter:

“Today Amazon refused to publish my booklet about the coronavirus because it “did not comply” with their (undisclosed) guidelines,” Berenson wrote. “This is outrageous censorship from a company that has gained hugely from lockdowns – and dominates the US book market, especially with stores closed!”

Today @amazon refused to publish my booklet about the coronavirus because it “did not comply” with their (undisclosed) guidelines. This is outrageous censorship from a company that has gained hugely from lockdowns – and dominates the US book market, especially with stores closed! pic.twitter.com/eQYI9CMhUX

— Alex Berenson (@AlexBerenson) June 4, 2020

“Time to break up Amazon. Monopolies are wrong!”

After Musk’s tweet, Amazon finally backed down and allow the book to be sold. “It was shortly after that that Amazon contacted me and said, ‘We’re going to go ahead and publish this,’” Berenson said. Berenson said he’s grateful for everyone who spoke out.

Looks official – @amazon BACKED DOWN! Of course I don’t know what anyone who doesn’t have @elonmusk and so many others pushing will do, but at least this time they backed down. pic.twitter.com/zCU4bJGUf6

— Alex Berenson (@AlexBerenson) June 4, 2020

Below is a summary of the book. You can now buy the book directly at Amazon

Former New York Times reporter and prominent lockdown critic Alex Berenson provides a counterweight to media hysteria about coronavirus in this series of short booklets answering crucial questions about COVID.

Drawing on primary sources from all over the world – including state and national-level government data, Centers for Disease Control reports, and papers in prominent scientific journals – the Essential Guide offers clear, concise, and measured answers to some of the most important questions around the coronavirus:

How are COVID deaths counted?
How many Americans are likely to die in a worst-case scenario?
What is the evidence that lockdowns do or do not help reduce the spread of the illness?
Are masks an effective way to reduce the spread?
Why did the forecasts for coronavirus hospitalizations prove so wrong?
Are children at serious risk from coronavirus?
What has the mental health impact of lockdowns been?

Whether you have been skeptical of the media’s panicked reporting all along or are just starting to wonder why the predictions of doom from March and April have not come to pass, the Essential Guide will provide you with the factual, accurate, and impeccably sourced information you need.

Please note: the Essential Guide will be published in multiple sections. Part 1 includes an introduction, an examination of the way COVID deaths are counted, and a forecast for a potential worst-case scenario of coronavirus deaths in the United States.