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Praying for Sheetrock by Melissa Fay Greene

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Book name: Praying for Sheetrock (2024)
Category: Activism
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1991, midnight
"Praying for Sheetrock" is a non-fiction narrative that tells the story of racial tension and civil rights struggles in a small coastal town in Georgia during the 1970s. It focuses on the experiences of the African American community who, led by a charismatic shrimp boat worker, stand up against the corruption and racial discrimination perpetrated by the town's white sheriff and his deputies. The book provides an intimate portrayal of the town's residents, their hardships, and their fight for justice and equality. The 7692nd greatest book of all time

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Melissa Fay Greene

Melissa Fay Greene

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