At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America, (Paperback)

from mrlzbth

Amazing book about appalling history...As a history buff who has also read a lot about the death penalty in the United States, I was surprised by how many of the stories and names in this book were completely new to me. I was also surprised to learn how wrong I was in my prior assumptions about w...

from bness2

A powerful book that looks unflinchingly at the history of the lynching of Blacks in America. At times almost too horrific to read, I believe that all who doubt the heavy burden being Black in America should read it. It is unimaginable that simply being suspected of committing a crime, sometimes ...

from Sullywriter

Americans at their ugliest. Compelling, outstanding history.

from larryerick

This book is certainly one of the best crafted nonfiction books I have ever read. It's possible I wouldn't feel so strongly about that if I hadn't known so much, but by all mines not all, of what the book covers. On the other hand, it was knowing so much already that helped validate how extensive...

from bravenewcatcher

An absolute must read! While I had to sort of force myself to read it at times, since the material was just so depressing and relentless, it was ultimately uplifting and inspiring. It should be required reading for students!