Beata's Reviews > A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them

Just read this review in the NYT and it has piqued my interest, Beata. Glad to see your 5 stars.

Great review of a chilling topic, Beata.

Barbara wrote: "Just read this review in the NYT and it has piqued my interest, Beata. Glad to see your 5 stars."
Barbara, thank you :)) It's worth all the stars that can be given ...

Daniel wrote: "Great review of a chilling topic, Beata."
Thank you, Daniel :)) An incredible story perfectly delivered ..

A fantastic review! I don't know much about this group but I definitely know I don't like them! What a horrible and unimaginable ordeal this woman went through 😢

Tina wrote: "A fantastic review! I don't know much about this group but I definitely know I don't like them! What a horrible and unimaginable ordeal this woman went through 😢"
Thank you, Tina :)) Yes, indeed, Madge went through a most horrid ordeal and yet she found strength to testify against this man ..

Fantastic review, Beata! I haven't heard Madge's story before--this sounds like a horrifc but very powerful book. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Fantastic review, Beata! I haven't heard Madge's story before--this sounds like a horrifc but very powerful book. Thank you for bringing it to my attention."
Thank you, Meredith :)) Another story proving that charlatans are among us and know how to dominate the minds and destroy democracy ..

Great review Beata. It's a sad truth.

Wow. Unfortunately this is what it took. An impactful review, Beata

Annette wrote: "Great review Beata. It's a sad truth."
Annette, thank you :)) It is sad, I'm glad I read Madge's story ..

Jen CAN wrote: "Wow. Unfortunately this is what it took. An impactful review, Beata"
Thank you, Jen :))

Congratulations, Beata! I will not read books like this as I get too upset. When I discovered the KKK had a big standing in NJ, I gave that history of NJ away. I did not even want it in the house. It is not that I am denying that this organization existed not just in NJ but in many states, but I guess I have a soft heart as I hate any kind of prejudice, lack of law, or injustice to anyone. I am a woman of strong beliefs, and having been a special education teacher for 24 years, I have been fighting for rights of ‘underdogs’ all my life. My nursery school teacher had to write a report card as I and my class were only 4. My mom saved them and gave them to me to read in my 20s. She wrote ‘at recess Lorri would stand up to anyone bullying some other child. She would defend the person being bullied friend or not’ or something to that effect. I felt as though my teacher when I was 4 knew me as an adult. You wrote a great review, and thank you for letting me know that Madge’s statement got those bastards convicted! You go, girl!

Lorraine wrote: "Congratulations, Beata! I will not read books like this as I get too upset. When I discovered the KKK had a big standing in NJ, I gave that history of NJ away. I did not even want it in the house. ..."
Lorraine, thank you for your incredible comment! Having strong beliefs and being always on the part of the weaker is the trait I've always admired! The card your Mum saved is precious, I am sure, and proves that we are shaped at the early stage of our lives. I can't recall drastic situations in which I defended a bullied friend but I hope I did :) Compassion and consideration are qualities close to me .. I'm not going to read too much on the KKK, this book gives a lot of insight into its history and it may suffice. As you may guess, my understanding is general and I like to expand my knowledge should an occasion arise :) BTW, I didn't know that women had been strongly involved in this organization, I don't think I've ever read about it earlier but as I say I don't know too much on KKK. Take care & have a wonderful weekend! :)

It is amazing how women are continually ‘left out ‘ of history! I have been meaning to change that! 😉

Lorraine wrote: "It is amazing how women are continually ‘left out ‘ of history! I have been meaning to change that! 😉"
Same here LOL :))

Excellent review Beata!

I'm unfamiliar with this part of KKK history in Indiana, Beata, so thank you for bringing it to my attention. I was aware that the KKK was a force to be reckoned with. I'm glad this woman lived long enough to give testimony that prevented their dominance in Indiana. 🌹

Thanks for your review. I remember a TV movie based on this story, back around 1989. John Heard played D.C. Stephenson, and Mel Harris from "thirtysomething" played Madge Oberholtzer. (Had to "cheat" to find out the name of the movie, which is "Cross Fire"/"Cross of Fire.")

Sounds like a winner, Beata, despite the horrific stories! It's on my TBR, but I'm not sure when I'll ever get to it!