Ty and I discuss his new book Robert E. Lee and Me, the myth of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy and its creation and perpetuation, how telling his own personal story is more impactful than just sharing his views, reading recommendations and more.
Ty and I discuss his new book Robert E. Lee and Me, the myth of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy and its creation and perpetuation, how telling his own personal story is more impactful than just sharing his views, why questioning history distresses and unsettles people, and much more.
Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause can be purchased at Murder by the Book.
Ty’s 3 recommended reads are:
Other books referenced in this episode are Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz and The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson.
Thanks to Gene Rontal for sponsoring this episode. His mystery A Pre-Existing Condition can be purchased here.
If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more podcast episodes, try Eric Eyre, Joe Berkowitz, or Bridgett Davis.
Karen Naughton
Proud partner of Evergreen Podcasts
With Book Club Chat, Heather Caliendo combines her love for reading fiction and experience as a journalist to conduct reviews, author Q&A’s, and book club questions.
Here are some great episodes to start with.
