seemed contrived at times; clint smith may be a little egotistical

What a thought-provoking and poignant book addressing racism. Do NOT let it pass you by, Well worth your time.

I cannot adequately put into words how important and necessary this book is. It has changed me. Hard truths do not mean we don’t face them and learn from them. Thank you Clint Smith for this needed work and discourse.

My first 5 star book review. Excellent book, supremely educational in a tone that understandable and personal. A must read for anyone interested in American History.

Reading this book is like a journey into the United States and a journey into our past. Each chapter recounts a visit to a particular place with a special connection to the history of slavery. It feels like I am there too, the authors travel companion, with how descriptive and powerful his writing is. Interjected within the narrative of the visit is the history and background. Usually I find history to be dense and uninviting but this writing was captivating and smooth.

I could not put this book down. Clint Smith gave me so much to think about in terms of US history and white people’s resistance to accept our history. Thank you Mr. Smith for writing such a beautiful and insightful book.

Right from the beginning Clint Smith caught me as a reader. His descriptions and language make the words of history real. I couldn’t stop reading and it opened up my eyes to a history I was never taught and I know my children were never taught. I firmly believe that unless we as a nation confront our past ,regardless of how painful it is, we will never learn from the past.