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Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horwitz
3.0
This was an enlightening look at the South(if a bit dated-it was first published in 1998)and the way some Southerners view their history. What I found most valuable was the depth of connection many of the people felt to the land, the area, the past; being able to hold items in their hands that belonged to their ancestors, stand on the land that their ancestors stood on, farmed on, fought on. Both black and white are represented here, and yes, there are humorous stories about rednecks and rebel flags, but the majority of this book, to me, represents a story of times past and present and places (and people) that are trying to find peace, inside and out.

It wasn't what I expected, but I enjoyed it nonetheless, and would recommend it to those who enjoy history and learning about how the past affects the present.