Type of read: Commuter (listened to and from work)

What made me pick it up: I believe 'We Carry Their Bones' was either featured on one of my recommended lists or it was one of the books readily available when I did a search through my Libby App based on preferences.

Overall rating: First, I have to start by saying that 'We Carry Their Bones' made me incredibly angry. I will 100% admit that I was utterly naive to the Dozier School for Boys and the extent of the tragedy and heartbreak that happened there. To think that the school was only closed in 2011 after so many years of abuse, neglect, and torment. All that said, I am thankful Kimmerle shared their experience and insight into the Dozier School and their evaluation and excavation of the property. I think some of the book's flow is a bit off, certain chapters would make more sense in different places and others just got a bit slow and rambly; however, overall, it's an incredibly well-put-together, information-packed book. If nothing else, the appendix of the book, where Kimmerle reads the names of those who passed away is incredibly gut-wrenching. It puts a finalist and somberness on the message (which, duh). I do always find it hard to rate books like 'We Carry Their Bones.' The message is so important, but sometimes the delivery is just off. My rating is based on how well I thought these two things came together to create a successful book. Again, I am very thankful to Kimmerle for sharing their method, perseverance, and dedication to discovering what was hidden in the history of the Dozier School for Boys.