Reviews - Built from the Fire

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Built from the Fire

Victor Luckerson

4.45 AVERAGE

a_noveltea's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

I went into this book thinking I’d get a deeper understand about a significant historic event left off the pages of history. This is so very much more than that. This epic of Greenwood is an impactful saga of a well documented century and a half of community. Unflinching and deeply rooted stories of the people and places that lived, dreamed, and lost in a unique community that persistently threatens racism. An heartbreaking and important look at America’s past that challenged so many of my perspectives. This is not a speed read. I read this 2 chapters at a time over several weeks. Closer to oral storytelling than a historical piece of nonfiction, but too hard to stomach in a short go. One of the most important books I’ve read. Not just on Greenwood, not just on racism, but on strength, endurance, and community.

tanyadillyn's review

4.5

informative reflective medium-paced

rickwren's review against another edition

5.0

The first half of the book is heartbreaking and the second half is hopeful, filled with advancements and setbacks moving toward progress. I very much enjoyed the writing.