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Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South

Beth Macy
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Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Beth Macy

Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

Virginia • 1900s

Topic
Race & Racism

World History

US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South by Beth Macy explores the true story of two African American brothers with albinism who were taken and exploited by a circus during the Jim Crow era. The book highlights their mother's relentless fight for their rights and dignity amidst the racial injustice of the time.

Informative

Mysterious

Challenging

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

4,339 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South by Beth Macy is praised for its meticulous research and compelling narrative, highlighting racial injustice in America's history. However, some critics note its dense detail can overwhelm the central story. Balancing historical context with personal stories, it's an enlightening but complex read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South?

Readers who enjoy Truevine by Beth Macy are likely interested in historical narratives, social justice, and racial history. Fans of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson or Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King would appreciate the deep dive into the Jim Crow South and themes of resilience and agency.

3.8

4,339 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

Virginia • 1900s

Topic
Race & Racism

World History

US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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