Built from the Fire recounts the enduring legacy of Tulsa's Greenwood District, hailed as America's Black Wall Street. Charting a course through a century marked by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, urban reconstruction, and gentrification, it is the gripping chronicle of a family and a community's indomitable spirit. Victor Luckerson weaves a compelling narrative, introducing us to Ed Goodwin who, as a teen, witnessed the destruction of his thriving neighborhood. Undeterred, the Goodwins, along with their neighbors, resuscitated Greenwood. Ed's acquisition of a local newspaper and his chronicling of Greenwood's revival illustrates the community's resolve to combat prejudice and seek justice. This tale spans generations; from Ed who witnessed the massacre, to his son Jim, a lawyer fighting for civil rights, and onto Ed's granddaughter Regina, a state legislator striving to restore Greenwood. It's a poignant reflection on resilience, collective memory, and the unyielding desire to forge a better future from the embers of a tragic past, encapsulating the real essence of the American spirit.