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A review by moserk
A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.75
Required reading as unfortunately, there's a number of direct parallels to today.
A stark reminder of an incredibly dark time in our not-so-distant past, but focused on the pieces your prior history lessons likely skimmed over or excused to the Civil War South. Understanding the Midwest's part was sobering, as was understanding how many people (especially women) were not only complicit, but also actively engaged in perpetuating such horrendous things.
A compelling listen, though I found myself occasionally struggling to keep everything straight; I'll take ownership there though, as nonfiction isn't my typical so strictly listening might not have been the best move.
A stark reminder of an incredibly dark time in our not-so-distant past, but focused on the pieces your prior history lessons likely skimmed over or excused to the Civil War South. Understanding the Midwest's part was sobering, as was understanding how many people (especially women) were not only complicit, but also actively engaged in perpetuating such horrendous things.
A compelling listen, though I found myself occasionally struggling to keep everything straight; I'll take ownership there though, as nonfiction isn't my typical so strictly listening might not have been the best move.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, and Suicide