The film on Stone Mountain taught me a great deal. I’ve been there, maybe twenty years ago, went thru the museum. But of course none of this was covered there. Thank you for continuing to inform us on this.
His first chapter on his visit to Monticello is astounding. He somehow captured the overall feel of the place, how visitors react, how guides get their points across, and how slavery interpretation has evolved. I bought a few copies to give to relatives and friends because I thought no other author had caught the essence of what being a guide was like.
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I couldn't agree more. I was struck by the way he allowed those he met along the way to speak for themselves. You really feel as if you are by his side while on site. The Monticello chapter is by far my favorite.
Clint Smith is speaking at the American Library Association conference in New Orleans https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/our-collective-histories/
I bought the book today!
Awesome. Stay tuned for details.
I like the idea of a book club and I love the idea of starting with How The Word Is Passed. I've owned the book for many months. Let's do it!
The film on Stone Mountain taught me a great deal. I’ve been there, maybe twenty years ago, went thru the museum. But of course none of this was covered there. Thank you for continuing to inform us on this.
Hurrah! And a hat toss! Now, to find it in all the books I’ve unpacked since moving from NC to FL and have no shelves for :-D
Seriously, thank you
I had a feeling you would be pleased. Good luck finding the book. LOL
Today I received another book in the mail - Carol Reardon’s *Pickett’s Charge In History and Memory*
Enjoy. Definitely a book to consider for future discussions.
His first chapter on his visit to Monticello is astounding. He somehow captured the overall feel of the place, how visitors react, how guides get their points across, and how slavery interpretation has evolved. I bought a few copies to give to relatives and friends because I thought no other author had caught the essence of what being a guide was like.
Great to hear from you. Hope all is well in C-Ville and thanks so much for subscribing.
I couldn't agree more. I was struck by the way he allowed those he met along the way to speak for themselves. You really feel as if you are by his side while on site. The Monticello chapter is by far my favorite.
EXCELLENT!! I have had this book on my ridiculously large TBR pile since it was published. This will help me move it to the top. Can’t wait!
Glad to hear it.
My wife is glad because I don’t have to buy “another book”...lol