This book answered questions I have had since I was a small child. Why did Aggie not eat at our table? Why did she eat in the dining room while we ate at the kitchen table?
Coming of Age in Mississippi is a powerful commentary on race, sexism and other issues that faced Anne Moody. It is the autobiography of Anne Moody. The link is a whole page of sites. Choose what you like.
This was not an assigned book at the university, nor was it recommended by anyone. It just appealed to me because I was born in Mississippi.
Is this something you might like since it explains the sociological influences that informed how blacks should act that she lived with? Can you put this on your reading list? Have you read this book?
Thank you for the recommendation. I found an excerpt here
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and it was a fascinating read.
Gregg,
DeleteGreat. Enjoy.
I have never been to the state; it's one of the few left I haven't visited.
ReplyDeleteThe books sounds sad, and confirms some fears/stereotypes about the South - but, I haven't read it so I do not know.
Urspo,
DeleteUnfortunately, some of the stereotypes are true. Even more unfortunate is the fact that Northern states are just as racist as the South, just in different ways and they are more subtle.
I believe that.
DeleteIt is sad.
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