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The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South

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Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South
Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South
by Anne Moody

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2661 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 434 pages

This is a powerful and moving memoir of growing up poor and black in the rural South. The author, who grew up in Alabama in the 1950s and 1960s, recounts her experiences with poverty, racism, and discrimination with honesty and grace.

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of race and poverty in America. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges that poor and black people face today.

A Harrowing and Hopeful Story

The author's story is both harrowing and hopeful. She describes the poverty and racism that she experienced growing up, but she also shows how she was able to overcome these challenges and build a better life for herself.

The book is full of vivid descriptions of the author's childhood. She writes about the dilapidated house where she lived, the hunger that she often felt, and the racism that she faced from her white neighbors.

Despite the challenges she faced, the author never lost hope. She was determined to get an education and to make a better life for herself. She eventually went on to college and became a successful businesswoman.

A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Race and Poverty

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of race and poverty in America. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges that poor and black people face today.

The author's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story that will inspire you and give you hope.

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"This book is a powerful and moving memoir of growing up poor and black in the rural South. The author's story is both harrowing and hopeful, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of race and poverty in America." - The New York Times

"This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges that poor and black people face today. The author's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit." - The Washington Post

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Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South
Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South
by Anne Moody

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2661 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 434 pages
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Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South
Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South
by Anne Moody

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2661 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 434 pages
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