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texassippiwill's review
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4.5
A must-read during black history month! This book encompasses so much history in such a short amount of time. While the main focus is in the title, Juneteenth, the author does a brilliant job of explaining so much of Texas' history through the lens of African Americans and its effects on the black community. Though frustrating, like most of the history involving African Americans being enslaved, this book did a really good job of making the read fun. There were a couple moments where the text sort of drug along, but even during those times, I was able to remain engaged and want to follow along with the stories and information. This is not typical in text, so heavily dense with facts, so bravo to the author for that. It's definitely a read that needs to be added to anyone's list who wants to broaden their knowledge base on African American history and, more specifically, African American history in Texas.
lottie1803's review against another edition
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4.0
As a non-American, I found reading this book an enlightening experience; a chapter which is not taught in our schools. For me as an Australian, it made me think of controversies surrounding our own national holidays, such as Australia Day, which marks the point at which colonisation occurred on the Australian mainland.
sstishan's review against another edition
4.0
Brief but helpful historical overview of the process of emancipation in Texas.
ladyj317's review against another edition
4.0
a great nuanced series of essays. i don’t know much about texas, so a little less impact, but still an important read
foofers1622's review against another edition
5.0
Every state needs a book written about them by the great Annette Gordon-Reed! For being such a tiny book, it was filled with facts and personal stories and most of all love for the state of Texas.
mehraz's review against another edition
5.0
A must-read for every American (especially Texans)! Insightful essays On Juneteenth and the function of history.