The eyes of Willie McGee: a tragedy of race, sex, and secrets in the Jim Crow South
True crime, United States history, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Author examines the 1945 Mississippi case of African American Willie McGee, who was convicted of raping Willette Hawkins, a white married woman. Chronicles the involvement of civil rights leaders, celebrities, and the Communist Party USA as they tried unsuccessfully to prevent McGee's 1951 execution. Violence and some strong language. 2010
Title Details
ISBN
9780061284151
Publisher
Harper
Copyright Date
2010
Book number
4413045
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Barry Bernson
Duration
13 hours 33 minutes 40 seconds
Audio producer
American Printing House for the Blind