More Adult, Non-Juvenile Books
Half American provides a powerful retelling of World War II, focusing on the contributions of over one million Black soldiers who fought bravely in segregated units while battling racism at home. This meticulously researched work highlights the stories of Black military heroes and civil rights icons, revealing their sacrifices and struggles for equality in a nation that often overlooked their bravery.
When on May 15, 1918 a French lieutenant warned Henry Johnson of the 369th to move back because of a possible enemy raid, Johnson reportedly replied: “I’m an American, and I never retreat.”
When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”— in our politics, at work, or at home — it’s because we aren’t seeing how the conflict itself has taken over.
Lisa Selin Davis, known for her smart, viral, feminist, cultural takes, argues that the “breadwinner vs. homemaker” divide is a myth.
