How the Word Is Passed
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How the Word Is Passed
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How the Word Is Passed
'A beautifully readable reminder of how much of our urgent, collective history resounds in places all around us that have been hidden in plain sight.' Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)
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How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith is praised for its beautiful, poetic language and insightful historical analysis. Reviewers highlight Smith's ability to blend journalism, personal narrative, and history to illuminate the ongoing impact of slavery in America. The book is lauded for its thorough research, vivid storytelling, and its vital role in helping readers understand the nation's past and its present-day implications.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349701196
Publisher: Dialogue
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Dialogue Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Clint Smith is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the poetry collection Counting Descent. The book won the 2017 Literary Award for Best Poetry Book from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. He has received fellowships from New America, the Emerson Collective, the Art For Justice Fund, Cave Canem, and the National Science Foundation. His writing has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Poetry Magazine, The Paris Review and elsewhere. Born and raised in New Orleans, he received his B.A. in English from Davidson College and his Ph.D. in Education from Harvard University.
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