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How The Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With The History Of Slavery Across America
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This ?Important And Timely? (Drew Faust, Harvard Magazine) #1 New York Times Bestseller Examines The Legacy Of Slavery In Americaand How Both History And Memory Continue To Shape Our Everyday Lives.Beginning In His Hometown Of New Orleans, Clint Smith Leads The Reader On An Unforgettable Tour Of Monuments And Landmarksthose That Are Honest About The Past And Those That Are Notthat Offer An Intergenerational Story Of How Slavery Has Been Central In Shaping Our Nation'S Collective History, And Ourselves.It Is The Story Of The Monticello Plantation In Virginia, The Estate Where Thomas Jefferson Wrote Letters Espousing The Urgent Need For Liberty While Enslaving More Than Four Hundred People. It Is The Story Of The Whitney Plantation, One Of The Only Former Plantations Devoted To Preserving The Experience Of The Enslaved People Whose Lives And Work Sustained It. It Is The Story Of Angola, A Former Plantationturnedmaximumsecurity Prison In Louisiana That Is Filled With Black Men Who Work Across The 18,000Acre Land For Virtually No Pay. And It Is The Story Of Blandford Cemetery, The Final Resting Place Of Tens Of Thousands Of Confederate Soldiers.A Deeply Researched And Transporting Exploration Of The Legacy Of Slavery And Its Imprint On Centuries Of American History, How The Word Is Passed Illustrates How Some Of Our Country'S Most Essential Stories Are Hidden In Plain Viewwhether In Places We Might Drive By On Our Way To Work, Holidays Such As Juneteenth, Or Entire Neighborhoods Like Downtown Manhattan, Where The Brutal History Of The Trade In Enslaved Men, Women, And Children Has Been Deeply Imprinted.Informed By Scholarship And Brought To Life By The Story Of People Living Today, Smith'S Debut Work Of Nonfiction Is A Landmark Of Reflection And Insight That Offers A New Understanding Of The Hopeful Role That Memory And History Can Play In Making Sense Of Our Country And How It Has Come To Be.Winner Of The National Book Critics Circle Award For Nonfictionwinner Of The Stowe Prizewinner Of 2022 Hillman Prize For Book Journalisma New York Times 10 Best Books Of 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How the Word Is Passed'? A: The main theme of 'How the Word Is Passed' is the exploration of the legacy of slavery in America, examining how history and memory shape our everyday lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'How the Word Is Passed'? A: The author of 'How the Word Is Passed' is Clint Smith.
- Q: What type of book is 'How the Word Is Passed'? A: It is a nonfiction book that combines thorough research with personal narratives to discuss the history of slavery in America.
- Q: How many pages does 'How the Word Is Passed' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'How the Word Is Passed' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2021.
- Q: What awards has 'How the Word Is Passed' received? A: The book has won several awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Stowe Prize, and the 2022 Hillman Prize for Book Journalism.
- Q: Is 'How the Word Is Passed' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'How the Word Is Passed' is available in hardcover.
- Q: What is the significance of the locations discussed in the book? A: The locations discussed, such as Monticello and the Whitney Plantation, highlight the historical importance of slavery and how these sites inform our understanding of American history.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'How the Word Is Passed'? A: Readers interested in history, particularly the history of slavery in America, and those looking to understand its impact on contemporary society would benefit from this book.
- Q: What perspective does Clint Smith provide in the book? A: Clint Smith provides a reflective and insightful perspective, informed by scholarship and personal stories, to help readers grasp the complexities of America's historical narrative regarding slavery.