All God's Dangers
All God's Dangers
Book Brief
561
Biography • Nonfiction
Alabama • Early 20th Century
1974
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All God’s Dangers by Theodore Rosengarten recounts the life of an illiterate African-American sharecropper "Nate Shaw" (real name Ned Cobb), emphasizing his early realization of economic and racial injustices in the tenant farming system, his journey to financial independence, his involvement with the Alabama Sharecroppers’ Union, and his subsequent imprisonment and perseverance. The book addresses racial and economic oppression.
Informative
Challenging
Mysterious
Emotional
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
All God's Dangers by Theodore Rosengarten has been widely praised for its rich, oral history and compelling account of an African American sharecropper’s life. Reviewers commend its vivid storytelling and cultural significance. However, some note the narrative's complexity can be challenging to follow. Overall, it offers a profound and educational reading experience.
Who Should Read All God's Dangers?
A reader who appreciates oral histories and social justice narratives would enjoy All God's Dangers by Theodore Rosengarten. Comparable to The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich, this book appeals to those interested in African American history and personal resilience.
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All God's Dangers: The Life of Nate Shaw won the 1975 National Book Award in the category of Contemporary Affairs, showcasing its impact and importance in documenting the life of an African American farmer in Alabama.
Theodore Rosengarten spent over 8 years compiling the oral history of Nate Shaw, whose real name was Ned Cobb, capturing a vivid personal narrative of life in the early to mid-20th century American South.
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The source material for All God's Dangers is based on nearly 1,500 pages of transcript derived from extensive interviews with Nate Shaw, offering a raw and authentic voice to his remarkable story.
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561
Biography • Nonfiction
Alabama • Early 20th Century
1974
Adult
18+ years
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