Slaves in the Family - (FSG Classics) by Edward Ball (Paperback)

The Slaves in the Family book is a groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that won the National Book Award and changed the American conversation about race.

Edward Ball, a descendant of one of the largest slave-owning families in the South, uncovered the story of the people who lived and worked on his ancestors' South Carolina plantations.

Through meticulous research and intimate conversations with over 100,000 African-American descendants of Ball slaves, he revealed the painful legacy of slavery and its enduring impact on America's collective memory and experience.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of race in America and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.