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I listened to this as an audiobook and it was a pretty heavy topic for that format. It‘s also very long, because it covers a lot! I didn‘t know anything about this uprising before reading. Thompson covers what led to the uprising, the violent retaking of the prison, the legal cases that followed, and the coverup of what really happened. I read this because it was on The Stacks podcast and it was my #doublespin for November #BookspinBingo

This is a comprehensive account of the uprising at Attica in 1971. It‘s an important read as it reveals the truth of what really happened and exposes the brutal treatment the inmates experienced; physically and emotionally. The nonexistent training for officers, horrible plan for the retaking, and complete lack of regard for the hostages. So heartbreaking to read about the inhumane treatment of the inmates. 💔 #MountTBR

Oh boy, this was another tough one for #Nonfiction2020 - “something about criminal justice/ incarceration”. The inmates suffered horrible abuses at the hands of the state before, during, and after the uprising. And then there was the coverup.

For 5 days in September 1971 prisoners took control of a prison near buffalo New York. Prisoners complained they were treated inhumanly. 39 people died and 108 people were shot. This encounter was considered the bloodiest encounter between Americans. #ucflae3414f19

On this day in history ...

https://wellreadneck.wordpress.com/2019/09/09/blood-in-the-water-the-attica-pris...

1. Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala; Well-Read Black Girl by Gloria Edim; Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney C. Stevens
2. Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson
3. 5 physical books, 2 Ebooks; 2 audiobooks
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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A must read book! #nonfictionaddiction

This incredibly researched deep dive into the Attica Uprising in 1971 blew my mind. A great read, but one that took me a while to get through. So much info and so very hard to read, but a very necessary and enlightening book. All the stars! 💫⭐️🌟✨

Flat out one of the best books on history I've ever read, an absolute must read. Be prepared for a whole lot of trauma.... this is by no means an easy read. But the insight into prison conditions, police brutality and ultimately masculinity is unparalleled here.

Hey this has got to be one of the best history books I've EVER read.

Page 11 and I am already disgusted by the racism that feeds the prison industrial complex.

Just some light early morning reading about a prison uprising. 💁🏼‍♀️ Using this for the #diversenonfiction prompt for #Booked2018.

I know nothing about this, but I‘m about to learn a whole lot.

Woah. There‘s not enough space for all my thoughts. I‘ll leave it at- if you want to have any understanding of civil rights/social justice, you MUST understand the prison industrial complex and the “tough on crime” propaganda. I was hoping to assign this for my 10th grader next year, but there is too much description of torture. 4⭐️

I‘ve just arrived at the immediate aftermath and it‘s so horrifying I don‘t know if I can finish. 😢😢😢 Prison reform is even more desperate now.

This is what I did tonight! Now I need to read the book.

Really excellent (and unintended) #bookhaul from the local used bookstore yesterday. We walked by so we had to go in, right?? Completed my Galbraith collection and was thrilled to find the Pulitzer Prize-winner and a travel book I‘ve long wanted.

This made both my head and heart hurt. It‘s a relentlessly depressing saga of justice delayed and denied. If you want to know the legacy of slavery and the long reach of racism and white supremacy into the post-Civil Rights era, you have to reckon with mass incarceration. Scary and sad how culture paints brown and black men as violent threats, which then justifies our treating them as sub-Human. Only bright spot is when survivors found solidarity.

About 1/4 of the way through and really enjoying it. Not that it‘s a light read, but the author‘s writing style is very engaging and easy to follow. I love it when I don‘t have to struggle to understand a complex story.

A fabulous date night with my husband included a visit to one of my favorite independent bookstores!

Interesting - so densely packed with info.

This brick is hard to get through! Interesting, but so densely packed with information. Definitely slooooooow-going.

I literally have the least glamorous management job in my organization, yet this is now my third time having to travel for work and the second time I have to fly to NY in the past 4 months. Bought some cover price reading materials for my soon to be expensive dinner in a bit. 😉

This was a tough book emotionally for me to read. I know many people who work for the Department of Corrections, and I once had a tour of Attica. Learning the minute details behind what happened, what the State actually allows to be let out, was hard to read. But read it must be, especially for anyone interested in law enforcement. A well done read that kept me hooked.

Luna is impeding my reading progress. Om nom nom. #catsoflitsy

I'm stuck home sick for the next two days with an ear infection (wobbling into walls isn't fun, yo...). At least this means more reading and snuggle time with the cats. #catsoflitsy

Day off? Time for a different breakfast than a sandwich on the go. ☕️🥞#tea

I took a tour of Attica Correctional Facility a couple years ago. This front view has not changed since the 1970s.

In celebration of #NationalBookLoversDay, I decided to treat myself. 😁❤️📖

Only Bella was interested in my book (another @Liberty recommendation) - Bailey was busy with a delicious chew. #nationalmuttday #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop

#Libraryhaul from yesterday - apparently I'm on a nonfiction kick!

Due back at the library in 2 days? Challenge accepted! I've always been fascinated by the inner workings of the prison system. This bit of history is sure to be interesting!

Library pick up.

In the middle of reading before bed anddddd

#ereaderproblems

I have to finish this mammoth before I start my ACOTAR reread. Kindle says I have five hours left. Let the speed reading commence.

I should be meal prepping for the week. Instead, I'm reading with the patio door open enjoying a thunderstorm. ⛈⛈⛈

Homemade pizza, the rain, my comfy clothes. All snuggled in. #readathon

What are the chances I fall off this thing? #readathon #readathonproblems #legday 🤣💪🏼🤣💪🏼

Starting my #readathon right now. There's a good chance I will have to go to work tomorrow at 5 pm. I better get started to get some reading time in. Starting with a little history and Bailey snuggles.

E-readers are made for fresh manicures. 😍 #summerred

Got this hunker from the library tonight. I had no idea it was over 700 pages long. I know nothing about this subject, but it was an @Liberty All The Books pick so I'm in.

My two favorite books of 2016 just won Pulitzers, for fiction and nonfiction! 🎉❤️📚

An important read on an event that not enough people know about. Tough at times, but an unflinching look at the horrors people can inflict on each other and how justice can come too little too late

I really really need to stay away from bookstores for awhile. I think it is impossible to come out of one without new books. #nowillpower #bookhaul.

Just about 1/4 of the way through each one. Sometimes it is just too difficult to pick one book to read. #Allisnotlost. @Liberty

Earnest may just be my most faithful reading partner yet. #catsoflitsy

Just got this from library. Ready to dig in after a great review. It's a heavyweight for sure. Drawback...print is soooo tiny.