Keeping the Faith

In "Keeping the Faith," award-winning author Brenda Wineapple presents a compelling account of the 1925 Scopes trial, a landmark legal battle that highlighted deep divisions in American society over freedom, religion, and education. Centered on teacher John T. Scopes, who was accused of teaching evolution in a public school, this national sensation attracted massive crowds and drew the attention of prominent figures like attorney Clarence Darrow and politician William Jennings Bryan. Wineapple skillfully explores the trial's significance as a reflection of broader societal issues, illuminating enduring conflicts that still resonate in contemporary America.