To Free the Captives

A TIME AND WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, "To Free the Captives" is a heartfelt exploration of memory, family, and history that examines America's shared past and its ongoing struggles. Through personal stories, historical reflection, and spiritual insight, Tracy K. Smith reflects on Black strength, resilience, and community, aiming to foster understanding and hope for the future. Set against the backdrop of her family's roots in Alabama, the book contemplates where we have been and where we are headed as a nation.