If We Must Die Li Tana and constricted readings of Scripture

and constricted readings of Scripture

children form the very basis on which we fight over the nature and values of our society

striving to integrate both head and heart

Gale's 1999 work

If We Must Die Li Tana and constricted readings of ScriptureCalled a "relevant nightmare of a book" upon its publication in 1963, If We Must Die tells the story of Black Korean War veteran Will Harris and what happens when he tries to breach the color line by attempting to register to vote in the segregated South. Harris's act of courage ignites a nightmare of racial hatred, injustice, and violent retribution. His story exposes the cost of standing up to racism and fighting for dignity. Mocked and denied his