Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Revolution

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Set against the backdrop of the 1960s American South, this memoir explores the author's journey as a white boy from a lineage of Methodist preachers during the civil rights movement. It delves into themes of racial injustice and the complicity of silence within the church, offering a personal perspective on a pivotal era in American history. The narrative is enriched by the author's experiences and insights as a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a changing society.