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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book has excellent pictures and a good capture of analytical data depicting ...By Thomas L Savage JrThis book has excellent pictures and a good capture of analytical data depicting Black farmers in American history. A great buy.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. discover it - before you buyBy Daniel FurreyI didnt want a pictorial illustration of black farming. I wanted to learn more history. Was disappointed in my expectations; but if you manage your expectations right; you probably will like this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A 5-star read with spectacular photosBy Armchair InterviewsThe picture on page one is of Griffen Todd; a third-generation farmer. Hes standing in a recently plowed field; eyes turned toward the skies. Under his overalls he wears a pristine; starched white shirt. His son; Griffen Jr. will take over the farm.This eloquent book paints a picture of what is happening today to small; independent; black farmers. Today; unlike the Todd family; most black farmers are the last generation.Without a doubt; all small farms are being squeezed out by megafarms. But the black farmer; primarily through racism; is being driven out at rates at least ten times higher than their counterparts.The pictures tell a story--pride; hard work; a connection to the earth. But dont neglect the essay. "Each photograph articulates the paradox facing black farmers: what looks like slavery is; in fact; the most courageous form of economic self-determination; and what looks like "the simple life" is; in fact; a profoundly complex and risky economic undertaking."The last photograph depicts a vine-shrouded structure that once housed a farm family; and the essay ends with "These pictures are timeless and speak to the best virtues of the American heart... ; Here is a golden twilight to treasure--the story of black American farmers.I hope this is a documentary for black farmers of future generations; and not one about the fading of a way of life.Armchair Interviews says: Highly recommended.