In Separate Pasts Melton A. McLaurin honestly and plainly recalls his boyhood during the 1950s; an era when segregation existed unchallenged in the rural South. In his small hometown of Wade; North Carolina; whites and blacks lived and worked within each other's shadows; yet were separated by the history they shared. Separate Pasts is the moving story of the bonds McLaurin formed with friends of both races―a testament to the power of human relationships to overcome even the most ingrained systems of oppression.A new afterword provides historical context for the development of segregation in North Carolina. In his poignant portrayal of contemporary Wade; McLaurin shows that; despite integration and the election of a black mayor; the legacy of racism remains.
#2511440 in Books University Press Of America 1986-03-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x .78 x 5.42l; .75 #File Name: 0819143316304 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Amazing analysis; overall impact needs wider thoughtBy Joan C WrennAmazing analysis. Hard to figure out how to take it - of course slavery was terrible; but the economic implication is that it wasn't so bad (economically); especially compared with the time since Emancipation. Then try to weigh the economic impact vs the social; family; educational impact; and it puts the economic impact at the bottom of the list; convincing me that we still have a Very Long way to go to repair all the damage to millions of families.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A must read for any serious student of slavery in the United States.By ReevesVery happy with this purchase. A must read for any serious student of slavery in the United States.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. At Long Last The TruthBy Frank D. BantaA well researched and documented economic history of American slavery by a Nobel author that crushes the lies and myths that have been taught and promulgated for more than 150 years.
