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It's hard for people who aren't from the South to understand the family dynamics, the method of speak, the rural center of it all, etc. The conditions described are both deplorable an' fascinating, an' anyone who thinks slavery ended in 1865 would be greatly challenged by the childhood stories recounted by Anne Moody.
I've passed it on to several friends and (if I ever get it back) I intend to read it again. There's no traditional arc here either an' no false hope, possibly because it was published in 1968 at the height of social unrest, but I wouldn't call it a downer either.
One'a the most vivid to me being her description of the chicken factory she worked at in New Orleans. But, you will be better for having explored it.
This book will really suck you in. But the time period covered while (possibly) somewhat far-removed from today's standards of living is what drives the story forward.
Its as straightforward as it gets; tumultuous, surreal at times, filled with disillusion an' ultimate uncertainty.
We learn in more detail about how some of the less mentioned people in history conducted protests and sit ins and strived towards uniting African Americans to gain equality. The life story of Anne Moody is sure to keep you interested. Martin Luther King Jr. We've always heard of the achievements of Dr. Every so often I would stop and think that the storyline is so good and then I would remember that it's a true story which would further amaze me. This book is so clearly written and so interesting that I wanted to read on and on. I would forget that I am actually reading it for history class. but this gives us the story of one female activist who was in action during that time.
Written from a woman who lived it and fought for her freedom and that of her race. I had to put it down in disgust at the hatred and cruelty that white men have shown to Blacks in our country.
Excellent. Moody had so much courage at such a young age.
It is so well written and should be used as a historical novel in English classes in our schools. Use it in book clubs.
If you want to understand truly the insanity of the prejudice in the south, this book is the truth. It is difficult to read at times.
Pass this one on.
Great Book. I had to read it for my History Class, my mom later read it and loved it.This is American History, everyone should read it.
Then as a young adult putting her life and that of her family at risk fighting for Civil Rights. To know this book was bravely published in 1968, when the Civil Rights issues were still a hot topic, is telling of how Anne (Essie Mae) Moody unabashadly tells the stories of her life in Mississippi. She then shares her teenage years, as a beautiful girl struggling though work, school and family upheaval. Even worse,that it was a LEGAL distinction. This book was really incredible. She didn't wait for controversies and prejudice to cool down. She draws readers into this autobiography that reads more like a novel than a memoir, with tales of herself, a little girl exchanging work for milk for her family.
This is a touching story of leadership, accountability, struggle and victory. I can see why it continues to be ppular more than 40 years after it's original publication. What an amazing book. She let her voice be known at a time when immediate influence was necessary. Having missed this historical generationmyself by being born in the 70s, it is incredibly angering to know that there was such a distinction made between races.
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