Insightful ... [Okeowo] goes beyond the broad strokes that often represent Alabama to the rest of the U.S...to tell a more intriguing and much more complex story ... With a keen eye for detail and a thoughtful big-picture perspective, Okeowo paints a layered portrait of a state ... Nuanced.
A complex picture of a beautiful, colorful place ... With the 'Alabamification of America' now complete, Okeowo’s book takes on a greater significance ... Nuanced ... Rejects the imposition of neat boxes ... Okeowo invites the reader to stare down the barrel while appreciating the bounty of a knotty place.
Spirited, rigorous ... A rich tapestry ... Okeowo confronts the darker parts of Alabama’s past while deftly centering the resilience of groups that were discriminated against ... Okeowo skillfully unpacks both the pride and pain of the state’s complicated legacy.
