One of the most significant books I've read in the past year. Jul 05, Molly rated it liked it. It's an interesting overview, and it's very evocative of the time in which this happened. That said, however, I dislike It's an interesting overview, and it's very evocative of the time in which this happened. That said, however, I dislike the way it's just out-and-out fictionalized with florid descriptions and exact surmised dialogue. It's written more like a novel than non-fiction. I realize that this is a common technique in this kind of popular history, and that might be exactly what's needed to get people to read about such a horrific event.
It seems like a good stepping-off point for more reading on the topic.
THE BURNING: The Massacre and Destruction of a Place Called Greenwood
I was just looking for a more scholarly book, I guess. Oct 07, JoBeth rated it really liked it. Absolute must reading - somehow our history books "overlooked" this horrific event. Apr 03, Gail rated it really liked it. This is not an easy book to read. Not because it's "wordy " or " long and drawn out", but because of the out and out evil of the non people of color in Tulsa in and sadly because of those racists beliefs still exists in and not only in Tulsa, but throughout these United States today.
So much history uncovered. Definitely recommended as required school material. This book recounts incredible stories from that turbulent time, stories that shaped American history! Jul 26, Tracy Clay Peralta rated it it was amazing. Every Oklahoman should read this book to uncover one of our state's most tragic events, in order to appreciate the great strides we have made since the Race Riot.
Oct 09, Jim rated it it was ok Shelves: This account of the Tulsa riot was interesting, but I didn't think it was all that well written. It seemed too cobbled together. Would definitely make a good movie. Jun 29, Connie Adams rated it really liked it. Very interesting and a little spooky for someone who lives in Tulsa.
The burning : massacre, destruction, and the Tulsa race riot of 1921
Jan 11, Tricia rated it it was amazing. Intense book about the race riots of Tulsa, OK and the lasting impact. Should be a must read in an U. Dec 05, Evan rated it it was amazing.
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What an incredibly heartbreaking book which showcases an ugly side of Tulsa, Oklahoma. I grew up in Vinita, a town an hour from Tulsa and never learned anything about the race massacre. It is extremely aggravating that this horrifying event is still not being properly taught in Oklahoma. Regarding the book, I highly recommend it. It will leave you incredibly angry, frustrated, What an incredibly heartbreaking book which showcases an ugly side of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It will leave you incredibly angry, frustrated, and heartbroken for the African American community in the Greenwood District.
I will never understand how people can sanely believe they are better than others based solely on the color of their skin. It is disgusting that this event is still only discussed in whispers or merely swept under the rug. This book and others on the subject should be read by every citizen of Oklahoma.
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We cannot act like past events never happened, no matter how horrendous they are. We cannot live in a state of ignorance and turn a blind eye to the African American community. Oct 02, Janine Rizzuto rated it really liked it. A shocking episode in American history I had never heard a word about. This is the story of a thriving black community destroyed by an angry mob of white people. The people in Greenwood had come there for a better life, some were former slaves, some had been driven out of other communities and heard that the Greenwood section of Tulsa, OK was a place where they could prosper.
That was true until the night of May 31, This is not an isolated story, the KKK was thriving at this time and racia A shocking episode in American history I had never heard a word about. This is not an isolated story, the KKK was thriving at this time and racial incidents were not uncommon. The scope of this tragedy and the subsequent sweeping of the event under the rug is astounding.
This is an important story. I wish the book could include some photographs as I think they would be powerful. My emotions ran from horror to anger to disbelief to incredible sadness and back numerous times. The fact that this was swept under the carpet for decades is despicable and created the most anger.
These people were mostly successful contributors to Tulsa's economy. I was amused when white Tulsa realized that those folks were now not available to do their bidding. I'm not sure why thy would expect that the next morning would be business as usual. Anyway, this was a fabulous piece of Unbelievable. Anyway, this was a fabulous piece of writing. Since the white media portrayal of this was so erroneous, kudos to the author for being able to cut through to more factual information. This is a must read for history buffs. Even in its ugliness, it is something that needs to be known.
Apr 03, Debbie rated it really liked it Shelves: That I had never read about or learned about I was a history minor the Tulsa race riot of shocked me as I read this highly detailed recounting. But when I realized Tulsa itself buried the incident only days after it occurred, a sweeping under the rug that lasted decades, I was no longer surprised it had escaped my history lessons.
And what a tragedy such a despicable act could have been kept hidden so long. Aug 04, Angela rated it it was amazing. Why did we not learn of this horrific event. History will repeat of we do not learn from our mistakes. The words are written so that you can visualize the unfolding of the destruction of Greenwood and the aftermath.
The people impacted deserve to have their story told and told well and he definitely did that. Nov 02, Amber rated it really liked it. This should be mandatory reading for every American. It's difficult to read because what occurred in Tulsa was absolutely horrific, but it is vital that we do not let Greenwood's suffering be forgotten. Sep 18, Anna rated it really liked it.
You should read this book. Mar 19, Evan Hays rated it it was amazing Shelves: One of the best history books I read in college. Oct 16, Whitney Archer rated it really liked it Shelves: Not perfect by any means, but well worth your time.
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Jul 20, Julie Ryno rated it it was amazing. Should be required reading for high school students. Jan 07, Leah K rated it really liked it Shelves: By the next day, hundreds were dead, practically a whole community was burned to the ground, and fear was everywhere. I saw some small article on the race riot in Tulsa and became fascinated with this little know part in history. How could so many people perish, so much destruction occur, and yet it be so easily forgotten?
I found this book and was hoping it would be a good one on the subject since honestly, the choices are limited. I was so invested in reading about these people and their harrowing stories. My heart broke over and over again and at times I even found myself crying at the atrocities that went down.
The book flowed well and captures the intensity of that night and morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Definitely worth the read if one gets the chance! This is the kind of story that should never be forgotten. In most respects, it mirrored the white community on the other side of the tracks. So what sparked the riot? As was the norm across the country at that time, a perceived threat or even a slight from a black man toward a white woman was often met with disproportionate consequences.
When Sarah Page a white woman accused Dick Rowland a black man of attempting to assault her in an elevator, the response was predictable: Page asserted that he attempted to assault her. On the other side of the tracks, word of the situation spread throughout Greenwood and soon there was a group of angry blacks, determined that they were not going to stand idly by as another black man was railroaded. Words led to actions, which led to three days of violence and destruction, which led to the devastation of Greenwood and hundreds of murders.
But it is necessary. Combining exhaustive research with numerous interviews with both black victims and white rioters and witnesses, Madigan presents an account that serves as both a history lesson and a social studies lesson. This probably explains why the wars in Vietnam and Korea were never part of my school curriculum during the s and s.
And when the first black President of the United States visits our state and is greeted by crowds waving Confederate flags, we clearly cannot afford to bury our heads in the sand regarding our racial history.
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