We all think we know the South. Even those who have never lived there can rattle off a list of signifiers: the Civil War, Gone with the Wind, the Ku Klux Klan, plantations, football, Jim Crow, slavery. But the idiosyncrasies, dispositions, and habits of the region are stranger and more complex than much of the country tends to acknowledge.

South to America delves into the complexities of the American South, unearthing diverse insights into the region that are vital to understanding the nation. Imani Perry offers a unique journey by interweaving her personal experiences and surprising encounters, ultimately giving readers an honest and nuanced perspective of the South and its troubling past. Winner of the National Book Award, South to America makes a strong argument that cultivating a better future for the US requires a thorough understanding of the country below the Mason-Dixon line. (HC)