4.0

A compelling and unflinching look at the history behind America's cultural response to the Civil War, where in the name of unity, traitors were deified rather than castigated, where the losers were allowed to control the narrative and whitewash the true causes of the rebellion. The book is especially powerful because it is told by a native son of the South, who grew up steeped in the lies and believing the myths. We can't change change history, and there is no way to truly make it right, but facing the truth is an important first step in seeking justice. Highly recommended.