Chattanooga African American Museum, Tennessee (Black America Series) Book

This is a fascinating book - if you take it for what it is. Accounts from former slaves regarding activities of daily living, both prior to and following their freedom from slavery. That being said, the blurb for the book and the title of the book are both misnomers. Simply because the interview and transcription process was conducted by a Tennessee institute of higher education does not mean that there is a relationship between the stories told and Tennessee. I acquired the book to learn more of Tennessee history and I got more about Georgia or the price of bacon or clothing acquisition than I did anything else. If you are expecting historical perspectives, you will be disappointed. That said, the stories told are still very interesting. It's true history. It should be read at least once. And man, boy would it be nice if bacon was still a dollar per pound.