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How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith
kristensreadingnook's review against another edition
5.0
I read this as a buddy read with some members of the Currently Reading Bookish Friends. We read one chapter every couple days to really let the information sink in. Clint Smith is an amazing historian, bringing together the history of each location along with his experience while visiting.
As with all things related to slavery in the U.S, I am continually saddened by the depth of what I don’t know and the history that has been covered up for so long. But I am grateful to authors like Smith who are willing to share their research and experiences with us.
As with all things related to slavery in the U.S, I am continually saddened by the depth of what I don’t know and the history that has been covered up for so long. But I am grateful to authors like Smith who are willing to share their research and experiences with us.
peetan's review
5.0
This book was recommended to me by a coworker and it did not disappoint! It was such a impactful look into the history of slavery and how it's shared in America! I learned a lot and found this to be a really good read
shelfcarewithshan's review
5.0
A phenomenal book that will continue to have a profound impact for years to come. Smith’s methodology and interviews are what scholarship should be, period. A must read, gripping, and compelling. The audiobook and the author’s reading really helped me absorb the information of each site he visited. I can’t recommend this book enough. It details the history of slavery using specific sites in the US and shows the continuing effects in a very real way. 5/5
sheiskiersten's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
maddi_was_reborn's review
5.0
This book is so well written and researched. It is very educational and it changed and challenged the way that I think.
melaniem03's review
5.0
Wonderful audiobook narrated by the author himself. He takes you on a journey across different locations emphasizing their role in the history of slavery and how they've contributed to our current political and social environment. From Central Park and the Statue of Liberty in New York to Angola Prison in Louisiana to Jefferson's estate. Poignant and well told, and his narration is wonderful.