How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

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.

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352 pages

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Monalisa34
Jul 16, 2024
10/10 stars
An EXCELLENT and national and personal uncovering of history every US citizen should know. LOVED it. Looking forward to Smith's next work
Freeman
Oct 04, 2023
10/10 stars
I give this book a10 plus if I could: well written, engaging, and informative.

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