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Tomlinson Hill

by Chris Tomlinson
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Tomlinson Hill
Tomlinson Hill

Exploration of family lineage, race, and America.

If you're drawn to stories that weave personal journeys with historical contexts, "Tomlinson Hill" is worth your time. It's a profound tale that delves into the complexities of family lineages and the enduring impact of race in American history. The author's personal connection to the narrative heightens its authenticity and provides a lens to view broader societal issues. This isn't just a book; it's a conversation starter on identity and heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Chris Tomlinson
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ISBN: 9781250070449
Author: Chris Tomlinson
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Date of Publication: 2015-11-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology, History
Related Topics: American History, Social Issues, Poverty, Race, Memoir, Biography, Autobiography, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 432 readers)

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A masterpiece of authentic American history, Tomlinson Hill traces the true and very revealing story of two families—one white, one black—who trace their roots to a slave plantation that bears their name. Internationally recognized for his work as a fearless war correspondent, award-winning journalist Chris Tomlinson grew up hearing stories about his family's abandoned cotton plantation in Falls County, Texas. Most of the tales lionized his white ancestors for pioneering along the Brazos River. His grandfather often said the family's slaves loved them so much that they also took Tomlinson as their last name. LaDainian Tomlinson, football great and former running back for the San Diego Chargers, spent part of his childhood playing on the same land that his black ancestors had worked as slaves. As a child, LaDainian believed the Hill was named after his family. Not until he was old enough to read an historical plaque did he realize that the Hill was named for his ancestor's slaveholders. From the beginning in 1854—when the first Tomlinson, a white woman, arrived—to 2007, when the last Tomlinson, LaDainian's father, left, the book unflinchingly explores the history of race and bigotry in Texas. Along the way it also manages to disclose a great many untruths that are latent in the unsettling and complex story of America. Tomlinson Hill is also the basis for
 

Exploration of family lineage, race, and America.

If you're drawn to stories that weave personal journeys with historical contexts, "Tomlinson Hill" is worth your time. It's a profound tale that delves into the complexities of family lineages and the enduring impact of race in American history. The author's personal connection to the narrative heightens its authenticity and provides a lens to view broader societal issues. This isn't just a book; it's a conversation starter on identity and heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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