About the book
Called a “relevant nightmare of a book” upon its publication in 1963, If We Must Die tells the story of Black Korean War veteran Will Harris and what happens when he tries to breach the color line by attempting to register to vote in the segregated South. Harris’s act of courage ignites a nightmare of racial hatred, injustice, and violent retribution. His story exposes the cost of standing up to racism and fighting for dignity. Mocked and denied his right to vote by white bigots, Harris is later fired from his factory job for “voter fraud.” The last third of the book provides a sobering reminder of the systemic racial terrorism that was, and still is, rampant in America.
Editions of If We Must Die
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469698533
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469698540
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469698557
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469698564
Read an Excerpt
Called a “relevant nightmare of a book” upon its publication in 1963, If We Must Die tells the story of Black Korean War veteran Will Harris and what happens when he tries to breach the color line by attempting to register to vote in the segregated South. Harris’s act of courage ignites a nightmare of racial hatred, injustice, and violent retribution. His story exposes the cost of standing up to racism and fighting for dignity. Mocked and denied his right to vote by white bigots, Harris is later fired from his factory job for “voter fraud.” The last third of the book provides a sobering reminder of the systemic racial terrorism that was, and still is, rampant in America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is If We Must Die about?
Called a “relevant nightmare of a book” upon its publication in 1963, If We Must Die tells the story of Black Korean War veteran Will Harris and what happens when he tries to breach the color line by attempting to register to vote in the segregated South. Harris’s act of courage ignites a nightmare of racial hatred, injustice, and violent retribution. His story exposes the cost of standing up to racism and fighting for dignity. Mocked and denied his right to vote by white bigots, Harris is later fired from his factory job for “voter fraud.” The last third of the book provides a sobering reminder of the systemic racial terrorism that was, and still is, rampant in America.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in If We Must Die?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of If We Must Die?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469698533
How long is If We Must Die and how many pages does it have?
If We Must Die has 138 page(s)
Is If We Must Die part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Radical Souths
Who is/are the Author/s of the book If We Must Die?
Junius Edwards, Sharon Monteith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
If We Must Die is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469698533) and paperback(ISBN 9781469698540) and ebook(ISBN 9781469698557) and pdf(ISBN 9781469698564)
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