How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith

How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

Clint Smith

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith is a thought-provoking and deeply moving read that is a perfect fit for readers who are eager to confront the painful yet essential history of slavery in America, and are seeking a nuanced and insightful exploration of the ongoing impact of racism and historical memory on our collective identity.

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Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks - those that are honest about the past and those that are not - which offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has be...

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informative: 94%

reflective: 76%

challenging: 70%

emotional: 54%

sad: 31%

dark: 23%

inspiring: 14%

hopeful: 7%

tense: 7%

adventurous: 1%


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