
The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family
National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography · 2022 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography | 2022 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Kerri K. Greenidge's family biography traces the Grimké dynasty — including the white abolitionist sisters Sarah and Angelina and their enslaved nephew Archibald — to illuminate the tangled legacies of race, gender, and power in America. Shortlisted for the NBCC Award.
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