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Ep. 183 Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson -- The Stacks Book Club (Derecka Purnell)
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Ep. 183 Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson -- The Stacks Book Club (Derecka Purnell)
FromThe Stacks
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Sep 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Today on The Stacks we discuss the book that inspired this podcast, Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson. We're joined by Derecka Purnell (activist and author of the forthcoming Becoming Abolitionists) to delve into this Pulitzer Prize winning book; the coverup, the legacy, and the ways we rely on a superficial notion of justice.There are minor spoilers on this episode.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2021/09/29/ep-183-blood-in-the-waterBe sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out our book club pick for October!SUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonApostrophe - Go to apostrophe.com/thestacks and use the code THESTACKS for $15 off your dermatologist consultation. Gumball - If you’re an advertiser OR a podcaster, have a look at gumball.fm to browse shows, discover new advertising options, or list your own podcast today.Connect with Derecka: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribePurchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Sep 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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