4 out of 5 Stars
Title: Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial That Riveted A Nation
Author: Barbara Wineapple
Publisher: Random House
This book is well researched and written and presents a detailed look at the “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee that brought the issue of whether religion should be separate from the state. The author first establishes the backgrounds of the key players in the trial focusing mainly on Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. Then she moves into the preparation and the trial itself. Her writing style makes for a vivid and interesting read. This book is well worth the time for anyone interested in this trial and piece of American history.
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