The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail

The Devil's Half Acre is a remarkable true story of an enslaved woman who transformed her oppressive living situation into a beacon of hope for Black education in America.

Mary Lumpkin, a young woman forced to live on the premises of a brutal slave trader, defied all odds by inheriting the jail and turning it into "God's Half Acre," one of the nation's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Through Green's meticulous research, we gain a poignant understanding of Mary's resilience, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Black education, or the unforgettable stories of enslaved women.