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The Blood of Emmett Till
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Book Brief
304
Biography • Nonfiction
Mississippi • 1950s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson is a 2017 nonfiction book that recounts the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a young African American boy visiting Mississippi from Chicago. Till was accused of offending a white woman, leading to his brutal murder by her husband and friends. The subsequent trial ended in the acquittal of the murderers by an all-white jury, highlighting the pervasive racism of the time. Till’s mother used his death to galvanize the civil rights movement. The book contains descriptions of racial violence.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Informative
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Timothy B. Tyson's The Blood of Emmett Till is praised for its thorough research and compelling narrative. Critics commend its powerful exploration of racial injustice and its relevance to contemporary issues. However, some find it occasionally dense and prefer a more streamlined approach. Overall, it's a significant contribution to historical literature.
Who Should Read The Blood of Emmett Till?
Readers who appreciate "The Blood of Emmett Till" by Timothy B. Tyson are typically interested in American history, civil rights, and social justice. Similar to Isabel Wilkerson's The Warmth of Other Suns and Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me, this book is ideal for those seeking in-depth explorations of racial injustice and historical narratives.
10,629 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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304
Biography • Nonfiction
Mississippi • 1950s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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