Book · 2021 · nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2021-06-20
How the Word Is Passed
Why people recommend it
How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith III is a critically acclaimed nonfiction exploration of the history and legacy of slavery across America through the lens of historical landmarks and monuments. On an episode of The Book Review, host Gilbert Cruz praised the work as an instant number one New York Times bestseller, welcoming Clint Smith to discuss the book and its deep investigation into American history. Guest MJ Franklin also appeared on the podcast to share that they were currently reading the compelling bestseller. Pamela Paul featured the book as the second major non-fiction title on a best books list during a discussion on the publication. Additionally, Ryan Holiday mentioned the title on The Daily Stoic while examining the history and cultural mythology surrounding Confederate monuments in the United States. Throughout these podcast appearances, the book was consistently recognized for its powerful storytelling and its ability to confront difficult historical truths. Reviewers and hosts emphasized the importance of Smith's investigative journey to various sites, including plantation museums and prisons, to understand how the foundational history of slavery continues to shape modern American society and collective memory.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
- Pamela Paul Discussed
- MJ Franklin Recommended
- Ryan Holiday Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 2 mentions
“Clint Smith will be here to talk about his best-selling book how the word is passed”
“the book again and I can call it now an instant number one New York Times bestseller is how the word is passed around Reckoning with the history of slavery Across America by Clint Smith”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“our second book on the non-fiction side is how the word is passed a Reckoning with the history of slavery Across America by Clint Smith”
MJ Franklin — 1 mention
“what have you been reading I have been reading how the word is passed by Clint Smith”
Ryan Holiday — 1 mention
“i'm saying i i would imagine there's actually a great book called how the word is passed”