Interesting book. Sites noted by Mr. Candler really deserved to have been better treated by society. The book seems to be a very good field guide to locating and visiting places of importance to the Black community and others interested in their history. I've noticed many place of importance to communities were being destroyed due to Urban Renewal. I always thought it was sad as so many other countries seem to preserve their historical places, The South has so much lost history. I am glad Mr. Candler feels the same way and has taken the time to document it. Must read if interested in complete histories of places visiting.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. This delved deep into Southern history as the author and his friend traveled throughout the South. The author gives a bit of history and insight into each place they visit.

A very interesting and wll written book, especially for anyone interested in the South and its history. Peter Candler is a member of the famous (in Atlanta) family that started Coke. Thus he comes from a wealthy background, which shows through clearly and is just slightrly offputting. Nonetheless, he spell out lots of southern history that has not been taught in schools, for the most part.;
He kind of reflects his self guilt about his family history and their racist background.
I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone interested in the south.

A Deeper South: The Beauty, Mystery, and Sorrow of the Southern Road
Pete Candler, Rosanne Cash
I love traveling on the back roads of the south, you never know what you will see but it is guaranteed to be interesting. Author Pete Candler takes readers on a journey that takes many backroads. He allows you the opportunity to consider what makes the south different and characteristic from the rest of the nation. The south has a personality of its own but you have to take the exit ramps and travel the backroads to get the true taste of the south.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book for review purposes.