How the Word Is Passed
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| Author | Clint Smith |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | African American History |
| Publisher | Little, Brown |
Publication date | June 1st, 2021 |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0316492935 Search this book on  . |
How the Word Is Passed is a 2021 nonfiction book written by author Clint Smith and published by Little, Brown. The work examines the legacy of American slavery and how the aftershocks continue to impact society today. The #1 New York Times bestseller[1] explores a variety of historical landmarks/monuments and their forthcomingness (or not) in engaging the heinous realities of slavery with candor. Smith was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction (2021)[2], the Stowe Prize (2022[3]), the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (2022)[4] and the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism (2022)[5] for the book.
Summary
How the Word Is Passed features journeys to Monticello Plantation, Whitney Plantation, Angola Prison, Blandford Cemetery, Galveston, Texas, New York City, and Goree Island. With each visit, Smith analyzes the perceived and unperceived experiences of slavery within these institutions. The work sheds light on the fact that many of the most ordinary aspects of our society (monuments, road names, holidays, neighborhoods, etc.) reflect deep, conflicting, foundational truths within America’s past. Smith also considers how the cumulative writing and rewriting of history affects the collective consciousness of those living now. The book is currently available in hardback, paperback, e-book, and audio versions.
Reception
- “important and timely” (Drew Faust, Harvard Magazine)[6]
- “sheds light on the contested narratives beneath the surface of our collective, national identity, inviting us to dig a little deeper, reminding us to never to take received histories for granted.” — Eve Ewing[7]
- "The Atlantic writer drafts a history of slavery in this country unlike anything you’ve read before.”—Entertainment Weekly[8]
- "Rich with history and as deeply personal as it is well-researched, Smith speaks as a son of the South as he clearly illustrates how the country’s foundation of exploitation and hypocrisy continues to inform Black life in America.”—The Root[9]
- “The detail and depth of the storytelling is vivid and visceral, making history present and real. Equally commendable is the care and compassion shown to those Smith interviews — whether tour guides or fellow visitors in these many spaces. Due to his care as an interviewer, the responses Smith elicits are resonant and powerful. . . . Smith deftly connects the past, hiding in plain sight, with today's lingering effects.”— Hope Wabuke, NPR[10]
Honors and Awards
- Winner of the Stowe Prize (2022)[3]
- Winner of Hillman Prize for Book Journalism (2022)[5]
- Winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (2022)[4]
- Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction (2021)[2]
- New York Times’ “10 Best Books of 2021”[11]
- Time Magazine’s "10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2021”[12]
References
- ↑ "Dr. Clint Smith III's "How the Word Is Passed" tops NYT Bestseller List". Black Catholic Messenger. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Schaub, Michael (2022-03-18). "Announcing the Winners of the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Awards". National Book Critics Circle. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Stowe Prize 2022". Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Award Winners – Dayton Literary Peace Prize". Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America". Hillman Foundation. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ Faust, Drew (November 1, 2021). "Getting Close to the Past". Harvard Magazine. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "How the Word Is Passed". Clint Smith. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ May 28, Seija Rankin; EDT, 2021 at 10:00 AM. "15 books you need to read this June". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ "Relax, Relate and Read: The Best Books to Give (and Get) This Holiday Season". The Root. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ Wabuke, Hope (June 2, 2021). "'How The Word Is Passed' Teaches The Importance Of Reckoning With History". National Public Radio. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ↑ "The 10 Best Books of 2021". The New York Times. 2021-11-30. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ "The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2021". Time. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
External links
How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America at Zinnedproject.org
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