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Devil in the Grove
464 pages, 2013
In 1950, Florida's citrus groves were booming and the economy was flourishing—until four young men dared to envision a future for themselves beyond the citrus groves. Sheriff Willis V. McCall had an eye for justice—and an unquenchable thirst for bloodshed. With racial tensions at an all-time high, the lives of these four young men rested in one lawyer's hands—a young, determined lawyer by the name of Thurgood Marshall.
Traveling through a time of warring ideologies and deadly violence, Devil in the Grove is the gripping story of how one man brought a divided nation to its knees and created history along the way.
Gilbert King's Devil in the Grove takes us on a journey to explore the dark side of American history. It's a chilling reminder of the racial injustice that was prevalent in the 1940s. This book will make you question and research more about the history you thought you knew.
The book highlights the courage and determination of Thurgood Marshall, who stood against all odds to fight for justice. His story will inspire you to believe in the power of one and the difference one person can make.
Devil in the Grove is a gripping tale of four young African American men falsely accused of rape in Florida. It's a deep dive into their struggle for justice against a system designed to oppress them. You'll find yourself rooting for them and their fight for truth.
King also sheds light on the role of media in shaping public opinion. He shows how media can be used as a tool for both good and evil. This book will make you see the power of media in a new light.
Even though the book is set in the past, it resonates with the present. It's a stark reminder that the fight for racial equality is far from over. Reading Devil in the Grove will make you want to be a part of the change.
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Devil in the Grove is a compelling, unputdownable narrative which paints a vivid picture of the Jim Crow South.
John Grisham - Legal Thriller AuthorGilbert King's book is a powerful testament to the long struggle for justice in America.
Bryan Stevenson - Civil Rights LawyerDevil in the Grove is a haunting, meticulously researched book that shines a light on a dark chapter of our history.
Michelle Alexander - Civil Rights AdvocateGilbert King's book is a chilling, gripping account of a grave injustice in America's past.
Ta-Nehisi Coates - Journalist, AuthorDevil in the Grove is a riveting, true story that exposes the racial injustice that still haunts America.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Historian, FilmmakerRecommendations
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