I really enjoyed the book. I learned the personal histories of two men that left a huge legacy individually and together took a notable step forward in America's race relations. It seems so mundane from today's perspective, but realizing that it occurred only 35 years after the end of the Civil War, it's inspiring to see two people willing to move forward. I thought Deborah Davis did an excellent job constructing the back drop for the dinner so that by the time it happens, the reader has an appreciation for the impact it carried throughout the nation at the time.