Book · 2016
Blood at the Root - A Racial Cleansing in America
Why people recommend it
Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America is a historical nonfiction book by Patrick Phillips that investigates the expulsion of Black residents from Forsyth County, Georgia, and the subsequent legacy of racial violence. On The Book Review podcast episode American Apartheid, broadcast on July 18, 2024, host Pamela Paul spoke extensively about the publication. During the interview segment, Paul thanked the author for his appearance and explicitly reminded listeners of the complete title, including its subtitle, identifying it as a work detailing a racial cleansing in America. Earlier in the episode, Paul had introduced the author and discussed the troubled history documented in the book, noting that Patrick Phillips had written a vital new account examining these dark events. The discussion on the podcast emphasized the book's crucial role in bringing buried local histories to national attention, offering listeners a sobering look at racial injustice and historical memory in the United States through rigorous investigative reporting and empathetic historical narrative craftsmanship.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“Patrick Phillips has written a new book about its troubled history the book is called blood at the root a racial cleansing in America”
“it's not Patrick thank you for being here thank you so much it was a pleasure the book again is called blood at the root a racial cleansing in America by Patrick Phillips”