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Every Day in Tennessee History

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I am a laborer. Never went to college. This books was a birthday gift and I tell you, it packs a powerful punch. This is a great easy reading book. I learned a lot, too. It showed me that Tennesseans are, indeed, a rare and worthy people. Before I had felt that the "average Joe" was not worthy of scholarly research or comment. Dr. Jones' book made me realize that ordinary folk are the backbone of this country. He takes a risk by not following customary wisdom of writing about famous White men and their battles. I am sure he received criticism for this.
However, while I never went to college and worked hard allmy life, this book did not talk down to me. It made me feel that my contribution to my state was worth my long days of constructions work that I do. THIS IS A GREAT FATHERS DAY GIFT.

Dr. Jones has made a positive contribution to Tennessee History with many tidbits of information. Some humorous, some thought-provoking, some serious, and some unusual. The "tell only the positive stuff" history has many books to its genre. Some people protest Dr. Jones'writing about common people, as if common, everyday folk had no part in our history.

This book is not one like that. This is light-but-realistic writing, carefully researched, and interesting to read. Give it as a gift...well, I gave one to Vice President Gore who subsequently gave it a rave review. Negtive? No, only in that it does not glorify the rich and famous. This tells it like it was. It leaves the well-known out, pretty much.

Did Dr. Jones make an error with the KKK and ONE date? Gee, give the guy a break, for pete's sake. This is original work and I thoroughly enjoyed his approach and style. I've given it as gifts many times and will continue to do so.

I understand it also is a standard textbook in many history classes at Middle Tennessee State University. How bad can it be?

This book was a gift and an unexpected plaesure. I read a little bit each day, as it is set up like a calendar. It was so much fun to read about my state each day and to have something unusual, fun or sad to share with colleagues. the reading is easy but the content makes you think. I bought a copy and donated to my son's elementary school...but they already HAD one. Great book.

I'm in the process of reading this book, it was received in the condition as stated and received in a timely fashion.

I was disappointed in the layout of this book because there seemed to be such a confusing way of hearing the historical accounts out of chronological order. I would not recommend this book to any serious history student.

I received this as a gift. I found it fascinating and began to use the informative entries as a Question of the Day for my 8th grade students. Several kids went out to buy the book,and found it very enjoyable and entertaining. I buy several copies which I give to my room-mothers and parents who volunteer at our school. Our school gives it to visiting dignitaries and important guests to Tennessee. Problem is, it tends to be sold out at store...if you find several copies, scoop them up.

I received this as a gift. I found it fascinating and began to use the informative entries as a Question of the Day for my 8th grade students. Several kids went out to buy the book,and found it very enjoyable and entertaining. I buy several copies which I give to my room-mothers and parents who volunteer at our school. Our school gives it to visiting dignitaries and important guests to Tennessee. Problem is, it tends to be sold out at store...if you find several copies, scoop them up.

Every Day in Tennessee History is a new concept, at least to me. It is not watered-down, "happy history" for lay persons and is not "techologically unavailable" history for professionals. It tells history to common people in a way that is not insulting. I am African-American. I found more about my history in this little book, than in all of the texts in college. I mean, besides noting that slavery did exist, did Africans contribute anything to Tennessee history? One would not think so, reading conventional textbooks. Dr. Jones' book gave me some small insight into contributions by Africans. For this, I am able to recommend this book. I wish he'd do more books on minorities. Thanks for this opportunity to speak up for a person breaking the mold. I am sure his book is not understood by a lot of people who cannot think of history being accessible to everyday people.

Although it contains some little known tidbits, much of this book covers crimes and events depicting the most negative aspects of Tennessee history. Jones has added his own contemporary judgments to many of these items instead of presenting the information objectively. The book also contains numerous contradictions. For example, in one entry he claims the KKK was founded in Nashville in 1867; in another he claims the KKK was founded in Pulaski in 1866. I would certainly not give this book to someone from another state. A far more positive and inspirational gift would be Mountain Hands by Sam Venable.

Although it contains some little known tidbits, much of this book covers crimes and events depicting the most negative aspects of Tennessee history. Jones has added his own contemporary judgments to many of these items instead of presenting the information objectively. The book also contains numerous contradictions. For example, in one entry he claims the KKK was founded in Nashville in 1867; in another he claims the KKK was founded in Pulaski in 1866. I would certainly not give this book to someone from another state. A far more positive and inspirational gift would be Mountain Hands by Sam Venable.