In his first work of nonfiction, bestselling novelist James Webb tells the epic story of the Scots-Irish, a people whose lives and worldview were dictated by resistance, conflict, and struggle, and who, in turn, profoundly influenced the social, political, and cultural landscape of America from its beginnings through the present day.
More than 27 million Americans today can trace their lineage to the Scots, whose bloodline was stained by centuries...

Combing through history and her own story, this powerful cultural commentary delves into and tears apart the lie that assimilation leads to belonging, offering a bold new promise: belonging only comes through celebrating yourself, your history, your culture, and everything that makes you uniquely you.