A People's History of Chicago (BreakBeat Poets)

Having lived in Chicago for over a decade, this book taught me so much about our city's history than I'd known or been told. While names like Daniel Burnham, the Daley family, and others are so predominant in the lore of Chicago, this book shines the light on the untold stories of real Chicago: men and women who stood against injustice, were unjustly treated, and who were an essential, but often unknown part of our history. I cannot recommend​ this book more highly for anyone who calls Chicago home.

I havent read but my son is in a rigorous theater program in college and this was a required read. He says it was very good. The class is still discussing it

one of my favorite poetry books. a really insightful and powerful narration of the history of the best city in the world :) kevin coval is an amazing and inspiring author. can't wait for his next book

The history of Chicago in poetry. Very good.

Kevin, if you read these, I want to let you know that you killed it. Thank you for giving me hope in this world.

THe audio book was good, I just didn't have the patience to finish it fully.

If you have any interest in Chicago at all you must read this book.

Love this book as an ex-Chicagoan--brings back home! Kevin Coval is such a great role model as well as poet.

This is such a great book, wonderfully well-written.