The Wrath to Come

Sarah Churchwell's audiobook explores the enduring stories behind Gone with the Wind and their influence on America's racial and gender politics, shedding light on how mythmaking has shaped national controversies from Confederate statues to modern movements like Black Lives Matter. Spanning 160 years of American history, the narrative examines how denial and distortion of the past have contributed to ongoing divisions and debates about identity, race, and democracy. Through this analysis, the work offers a compelling look at the power of myth and the importance of confronting historical truth.