theRoot Reviews Featured Author Daniel Rasmussen's Book, "American Uprising"

"Some history books try to tell a story. Others try to turn those stories on their heads, breaking apart what has been accepted as truth in the process. Daniel Rasmussen's 'American Uprising: The Untold Story of America's Largest Slave Revolt' tries to do the latter."

And so begins a glowing review of Rasmussen's book by theRoot, an online magazine that provides thought-provoking commentary on today's news from a variety of black perspectives.

The review praises Rasmussen's smooth writing style and his ability to sustain interest throughout the book. Read the full review.