Uncover the Truths of the Past: Dive into 'How the Word Is Passed' by Clint Smith III

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

by Clint Smith

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	975 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	353 pages

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In his poignant and thought-provoking memoir, 'How the Word Is Passed,' Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Clint Smith III embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the hidden truths of his family's legacy in the American South.

Through evocative storytelling and meticulous research, Smith pieces together a complex and often-painful narrative, excavating the buried secrets and inherited wounds that have shaped his family for generations.

Guided by the words of his ancestors, Smith travels from his childhood home in Louisiana to the plantation where his enslaved great-great-grandfather once toiled, unearthing the oppressive history that has haunted his family for centuries.

Along the way, he encounters family members who grapple with their own understanding of the past, each offering a unique perspective on the ways in which history continues to reverberate in the present.

Smith's writing is both unflinchingly honest and deeply lyrical, weaving together personal anecdotes, historical accounts, and cultural analysis to illuminate the profound impact of racial injustice on individuals and communities.

Through his own family's experiences, Smith explores the ways in which we inherit the burdens and blessings of our past, and how memory and storytelling can shape our understanding of who we are.

In 'How the Word Is Passed,' Smith also examines the complicated nature of truth, revealing how it can be both inherited and constructed, passed down through generations, yet constantly evolving and reinterpreted.

With each chapter, Smith challenges our assumptions about what we know about our own history and the ways in which we grapple with the legacies of the past.

'How the Word Is Passed' is a powerful and urgent work that forces us to confront the uncomfortable truths of our collective history and to recognize the ways in which racial injustice continues to shape society today.

Through Smith's deeply personal and evocative storytelling, we not only learn about his family's past but also gain a profound understanding of the human cost of racial oppression and the resilience of the human spirit.

This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it, prompting you to reflect on your own family's history and the ways in which you choose to pass on the lessons of the past.

If you are ready to embark on an unforgettable journey of truth, memory, and reconciliation, 'How the Word Is Passed' is a must-read.

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

by Clint Smith

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	975 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	353 pages

FREE