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# Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

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Review: A Necessary Reality Check for American History Enthusiasts - James W. Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong is a landmark work that challenges the sanitized, often mythologized versions of history found in standard K-12 textbooks. It is an outstanding companion to Education for Extinction, as it examines how educational systems often prioritize nationalistic narratives over complex, uncomfortable truths. Why This Book is a "Great Read" Fact-Checking the Classics: Loewen meticulously deconstructs common historical myths—from the glorification of Christopher Columbus to the glossing over of the dark realities of the Civil Rights movement. Analyzing the "Why": The book doesn't just list errors; it explores why textbooks are written this way, citing the influence of corporate publishers, state boards of education, and the desire to create a "heroic" national identity. Engaging and Accessible: Despite being a deeply researched sociological study, the writing is fast-paced and provocative, making it accessible to general readers, students, and educators alike. Key Themes The "Heroification" Process: How historical figures are stripped of their humanity and flaws to become perfect icons. Invisibility of Racism: How textbooks often minimize the central role of slavery and systemic racism in shaping American institutions. Empowering the Reader: By showing how history is often "constructed," Loewen encourages readers to become critical thinkers and seekers of primary sources. Final Verdict If you felt that your school history classes were missing the "full picture," this book is the ultimate remedy. It is a powerful call to action to stop treating history as a set of dead facts and start seeing it as a living, breathing struggle for truth.
Review: it is good. - like new!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,741 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Historical Study & Teaching #1 in Historiography (Books) #1 in History of Education |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,677) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1620973928 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1620973929 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | July 17, 2018 |
| Publisher  | The New Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Necessary Reality Check for American History Enthusiasts
*by T***Y on December 29, 2025*

James W. Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong is a landmark work that challenges the sanitized, often mythologized versions of history found in standard K-12 textbooks. It is an outstanding companion to Education for Extinction, as it examines how educational systems often prioritize nationalistic narratives over complex, uncomfortable truths. Why This Book is a "Great Read" Fact-Checking the Classics: Loewen meticulously deconstructs common historical myths—from the glorification of Christopher Columbus to the glossing over of the dark realities of the Civil Rights movement. Analyzing the "Why": The book doesn't just list errors; it explores why textbooks are written this way, citing the influence of corporate publishers, state boards of education, and the desire to create a "heroic" national identity. Engaging and Accessible: Despite being a deeply researched sociological study, the writing is fast-paced and provocative, making it accessible to general readers, students, and educators alike. Key Themes The "Heroification" Process: How historical figures are stripped of their humanity and flaws to become perfect icons. Invisibility of Racism: How textbooks often minimize the central role of slavery and systemic racism in shaping American institutions. Empowering the Reader: By showing how history is often "constructed," Loewen encourages readers to become critical thinkers and seekers of primary sources. Final Verdict If you felt that your school history classes were missing the "full picture," this book is the ultimate remedy. It is a powerful call to action to stop treating history as a set of dead facts and start seeing it as a living, breathing struggle for truth.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it is good.
*by A***R on October 31, 2025*

like new!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was aware of this and it was still a gut punch
*by J***Y on April 5, 2019*

As a small "h" historian (I hold a Masters Degree), I spent years in grad school unlearning all the examples Loewen exposes in " Lies... " To make one issue abundantly clear: this is not an insult to teachers. They are the most overworked and underpaid of any profession. There is so much to do that they rely on the textbook to guide them and their students. Rather, this is an indictment of publishing companies, school boards, influential interest groups, and adults with an agenda that withholds the truth from those they disagree. A well functioning society must never operate this way. Plus is not an easy read. His scholarship is impeccable. He delves in depth almost fifteen history textbooks aimed at grade school, middle school, high school and even some college level works. This is not a book for those that want simple solutions to the complex issues in how we educate our children and ourselves in American history. From 1492 onwards we have always been a country of contradictions. Teaching a cheerleading approach does nothing but keep citizens from being well informed. This is not a bash America work, it is a work of honesty. Of achievements and disgrace. It is complex as is life. I definitely believe every teacher read this book and for parents to give its due. Loewen has solutions, but it will take the combined resources and commitment from the entire community to enact change. It is a battle worth fighting for.

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