Being a white woman from the South, I can say with certainty that I have personally seen the type of racism that permeated the pages of this book. Of course, I am the furthest thing away from a racist, and that's why I was able to really get into this book. I enjoyed learning about the author and her family and the struggles that they had to endure, because it seems as though they all became stronger as a result. Anyone who is able to turn something so negative into something positive deserves to be commended. Her mother, Isabella, was someone I would have loved to have met. She seemed to be very humorous, and had me cracking up with her antics. It does, however, sadden me to know that a lot of people will toss this book to the side just because of their prejudices. If they would actually sit down and read the book, they'd realize that the author is right and that sort of mentality is what keeps racism alive in America. I don't want to give too much of the book's meaning away, but I hope that people will lay any preconceptions aside and read a book that is actually very enlightening. I know I'm glad to have had the chance to immerse myself in a book that spoke of a time before my own, but is still very relevant today. ( )

i received this from the member giveaways program. it took me a while to read, it is a large book. at almost 400 pages at first it seemed a little overwhelming,but i made it through it. the first half of the book is what took me forever, i kept putting it down and reading something else. but i had a good chunk of the book left and the pace picked up i finished over half the book in a day. after me struggling with it for about two weeks.

This is a story about the author Jeanette Davis, her life, and families life. A story of a black woman growing up in America There's a lot that happens in this book, and though they may not all be good, good things still happened. Some parts are a little detailed so im putting as a little warning, but don't let that turn you away completely.

I thought this was a pretty good read, yes it took me a while to get through but i enjoyed it. I am a white woman, but that didn't stop me from reading this. ( )