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Much more than a travel guide, The Green Book was a vital safety net for Black travelers during segregation in America. This powerful history captures the reality of the era through the eyes of Black motorists.
A New York Times Notable Book, Overground Railroad is a compelling and illuminating exploration of the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for Black motorists used for decades when traveling through segregated America.
“Essential” (Library Journal; starred review) I“Recalls Isabel Wilkerson's The Warmth of Other Suns” ( Los Angeles Times) I “Eye-opening, deeply moving.” (Bookpage; starred review)
It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and Overground ...
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