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Grace Hale was home from college when she first heard the family legend. In 1947, while her beloved grandfather had been serving as a sheriff in the Piney Woods of south-central Mississippi, he prevented a lynch mob from killing a Black man who was in his jail on suspicion of raping a white woman—only for the suspect to die the next day during an escape attempt. It was a tale straight out of To Kill a Mockingbird, with her grandfather as the tragic hero. This story, however, hid a dark truth. Years later, as a rising scholar of white supremacy, Hale revisited the story about her grandfather and Versie Johnson, the man who died in his custody. The more she learned about what had happened that day, the less sense she could make of her family's version of events. With the support of a Carnegie fellowship, she immersed herself in the investigation. What she discovered would upend everything she thought she knew about her family, the tragedy, and this haunted strip of the South—because Johnson's death, she found, was actually a lynching. But guilt did not lie with a faceless mob. A story of obsession, injustice, and the ties that bind, In the Pines casts an unsparing eye over this intimate terrain, driven by a deep desire to set straight the historical record and to understand and subvert white racism, along with its structures, costs, and consequences—and the lies that sustain it.
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Discover the Hidden Legacy of Racial Terror with the groundbreaking book, In the Pines: A Lynching, A Lie, A Reckoning. Immerse yourself in the courageous and compelling research of our award-winning scholar of white supremacy, Grace Hale, as she delves into the unsolved murder of a Black man in rural Mississippi. Uncover the truth behind this cold case and shed new light on the dark history of racial terror in America. Bryan Stevenson calls it essential and critically important - a must-read for those seeking knowledge and justice.
Step into a Gripping Tale of Heroism and Betrayal as Hale unravels her family's legend that seemed straight out of To Kill a Mockingbird. Her grandfather, the local sheriff, appeared to be the tragic hero who prevented a lynch mob from killing a Black man suspected of raping a white woman. But as the story progresses, secrets emerge. Join Hale on her journey to confront the truth about her family's role in this haunting incident, and witness the profound impact it had on the South, as guilt is exposed and history is rewritten before your eyes.
Unearth the Dark Realities of White Racism as Hale's investigation uncovers the shocking truth – Johnson's death was not a mere escape attempt, but an actual lynching. Delve into the depths of obsession, injustice, and the insidious ties that bind. With In the Pines, you'll gain a deep understanding of the systemic structures, costs, and consequences of white racism, challenging the lies that have perpetuated it for far too long. Be prepared to question everything you thought you knew about history and embark on a transformative journey towards a more inclusive society.
Empower Yourself with Knowledge and Action by getting your hands on In the Pines today. This Washington Post Noteworthy Book and Amazon Best Book of the Month is a powerful tool in the fight against racial discrimination and inequality. Gain a fresh perspective on America's history, and let Grace Hale guide you towards a better future. Take the first step towards enlightenment and order your copy now. Together, we can shape a more just world. Order Now
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