"A sobering glimpse of those who perished and those who survived the battles of the Civil War before being forced to endure its often devastating aftermath. Scars of Sand and Soil from Jean K. Kravitz skillfully provides readers with a cultural submersion in the Reconstruction era, the truths, triumphs and betrayals that resulted, and the unexpected resolution of personal turmoil after creating new identities. Well-crafted. Compelling. Authentic."