Carry Me Home by Diane McWhorter
Birmingham, Alabama: The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution
"Carry Me Home" is a deeply researched historical account of the civil rights movement in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1960s. The book provides a comprehensive look at the racial tensions and violence that marked this period, focusing on key events such as the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The author, who grew up in Birmingham, also interweaves personal experiences and family history into the narrative, offering a unique perspective on the complex social and political dynamics of the time.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 704
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- Time Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (Time Magazine)