Uncover the Truth: Get to Know What Lies My Teacher Told Me
This book, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewen, is an eye-opening account of what’s wrong with the way U.S. history is taught in high schools and colleges. It reveals how textbooks have failed to accurately portray our nation’s past, leaving out important stories and omitting vital facts. By combining a thorough review of existing texts with his own research and analysis, Loewen provides a captivating look at the history that has been left untold.
This book will surely challenge the reader’s perception of the American past, while inspiring them to learn more about its complexities. From slavery to civil rights, from Native American Indians to Vietnam, no topic is spared as Loewen takes us on a journey through the “lies” told by our teachers.
The next part of this review will explore the content and format of this book in further detail.