America's unaddressed history of lynching and racial violence has left this nation vulnerable to horrific hate crimes, none more devastating than what is documented in this compelling book. We ignore Laurence Leamer's account at our peril.
Bryan Stevenson, author of the New York Times bestseller Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption Gripping and relevant. ... Read more
People Stirring.
O, the Oprah Magazine Powerful... engrossing... and a pertinent reminder of the consequences of organized hatred.
Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Leamer infuses his tale with the drama of a popular novel.
Washington Post For decades, Morris Dees has fearlessly demolished White Supremacist hate groups with his legal cunning. Laurence Leamer does a wonderful job in The Lynching describing how Dees put the KKK out of business. This legal thriller is destined to become a major motion picture. Highly recommended.
Douglas Brinkley, author of The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Leamer has deftly told the tragic story of the 1981 lynching of Michael Donald and the long campaign of civil rights activist Morris Dees to use unprecedented legal tactics to cripple the modern Ku Klux Klan. A narrative as powerful as any novelist could imagine.
Dan T. Carter, author of The Politics of Rage: George Wallace, the Origins of the New Conservatism and the Transformation of American Politics A deftly researched history of the civil rights movement. ... Today, the Klan still exists. The Lynching reminds us why that matters.
BookPage Leamer deftly translates the historical record into a tense courtroom drama.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Lynching reveals truths that few people know and everyone should. The extraordinary story of Morris Dees, a uniquely American hero, fighting for and winning vengeance and justice in the courts.
Arthur Bryant, Chairman, Public Justice This well-written, suspense-filled book vividly evokes themes from the ugly, not-so-distant past.
Publishers Weekly Leamer brings... a sharp eye for tragedy... to his new book on the Michael Donald murder and its ramifications. ... Leamer does a truly remarkable job of humanizing Donald and his family, and of depicting the Mobile of the era.
Al.com It is endearing to read about those willing to fight injustice with more than just thoughts and prayers but with heroic action and personal risk. In these difficult times, it is an uplifting and inspiring story.
Bookreporter.com Leamer's themes have become especially relevant today.
The Crime Report Urgent and necessary.
The Oklahoman Necessary reading. ... The Lynching, while of great cultural importance, reads like a courtroom drama. ... An important book.
Under the Radar Laurence Leamer writes with the skill of a born storyteller. ... [A] gripping book.
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