Myths are powerful. Regardless of whether they are based on fact or lore, these narratives have a hold on us that cannot be broken.
Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past was published last fall. Edited by Kevin M. Kruse and Julian Zelizer, the book contains a series of essays about the stories that Americans have told and the lies that have been hidden. The list of topics includes legislation, immigration, and feminism.
Given the tidal wave of misinformation over the last few years, the “outrage” over CRT, and the growing list of banned books, I think that this book is a necessary read.
America is a great country, and always has been. But in order for us to achieve the ideals set forth in our founding documents and be as great as we say we are, we have to face facts. Our history is flawed. Until we realize that and confess our collective sins, that greatness will be shallow and unworthy of the tales that have been told.
Do I recommend it? Yes.
Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past is available wherever books are sold.
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