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 With so much truth available, why distract ourselves with a hoax? June 3, 2008
Car (Woodbridge, VA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
We know that this book is a hoax. And while some may say "even if it is not true it is a representation of real situations and should be shared and discussed", wouldn't it serve us better as a people seeking knowledge and answers that can help us solve our problems to focus on the factual information that is available. The fact that some 15 years after this hoax was created there are people who, because of a lack of critical thinking, access to information or just downright gullibility, believe it to be true is the reason it should be censured. There are works of great historians, professors and authors that have been proven to be factual and accurate but we are swayed by an internet hoax to do what? Learn more, look for truth, greater understanding of history, or acceptance because it so easily fits within the framework of "see; this is what they did". I don't know about what you learned growing up, but my mother always told me not to believe people who tell lies because you never know what else they may be making up. This subject is just too important to dilute its seriousness with a hoax.
 Slavery and aftermath was certainly real... August 9, 2007
Joshua Graham (Jacksonville, FL)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I read this little book a while ago back when I was about 18-19 yrs old. It was very powerful and thought-provoking that such a plan could be conceived and carried out. But then again, Willie Lynch was not the first white person of tha time to come up with a plan to enslave blacks, both physically and mentally. Up until that point, I thought that if I just got my degree, got a job, and stayed out of trouble, everything would be ok (being a good NEGRO). Of course now I am more conscious about African studies. I was a bit troubled when before writing this review a couple of reviews that stated. I looked also at a wikipedia article that also mentioned that the actual letter itself may have been an internet hoax. I immediately went back to the pamphlet, which I still have, to see for myself. Now I did notice that the pamphlet is broken into about 5 main parts: 1) Introduction by Mr. Hassan-EL. (with references) 2) William Lynch letter (no reference) 3) Commentary on on Let's Make a Slave 4) Food for Thought from the Internet 5) Short attribute to Africans in America sailors Now I was disappointed that the author didn't reference the letter itself other than to mention that the letter was "Editor's repeat: This speech was delivered by a white slave owner, William Lynch, on the banks of James River in 1712." The argument is whether or not this letter/speech actually took place. The author doesn't cite where he found the letter or got the information of the letter. I did try to contact Lushena Books, and I was unsuccessful in reaching them for comment. In other words, I couldn't verify from the source that the letter/speech part of the pamplet was true or fiction. So I gave the review 4 stars. And it the letter was in fact a forgery, then it deserves even less stars. I do agree that it is important to make sure that when we bring facts to the table that they are actual facts (either based on experience or documented facts). So maybe there was no person named Willie Lynch or it was a pen name. Maybe the speech didn't take place in 1712. But what was described in the letter was certainly real. Pitting the 'house negro' against the 'field negro'. One good example of this was rewarding 'good slaves' for turning in runaways or revolters with either lighter work, monetary cashout, or even freed status. What I will do is attempt to gather actual names of people (besides the common names Christopher Columbus, Sir John Hawkins, George Washington, etc.) who conspired to enslave, murder, rape, etc Africans and Native Americans for their own financial or political gain from the before the 1800s. (Well I guess that would be a lot of people, eh?) Specifically those with a written or spoken plan against the Natives and Africans in America. Then I will revise this review :)
Willie Lynch Letter March 14, 2007
TABBY KAT (Seattle, WA USA)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Willie Lynch letter is an interesting dig into the psychological control of slaves by slave masters. I am not sure of the validity of this letter, but it is an important part of studying American slavery. The book is a short read that can be easily read in one short sitting.
 Willie Lynch letter/the making of a slave January 12, 2007
J Picasso (Los Angeles, CA)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
Very important to the education of all. Willie Lynch letter has been questionned as to its actual authenticy, but no matter because the content is historically correct and the attitudes remain to this day. That is unfortunate, however, it's value to all Americans changing their attitudes and behaviour have great global implications.
A Must Read August 19, 2006
Brian Foulks (Lexington, SC)
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book should bread by every young black male in the United States. Some have proclaimed that it is false but the information is essential to the growth of black males. It sheds light on some of the condition that we face in this country.
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