Rating: 
Summary: Pretty good
Review: Ann Elizabeth and Rob are a young newly married couple tryin too make it doing the racial times of the 40's, and 50's. Rob's dream is to be a pilot, but prejudice always get's in the way. The couple had to face so many trials, in there marriage. I was so hurt when Rob cheated on Ann, I wanted to cry with her. This book give you a look at a young married couple, and their family trying to overcome turblent times.
Rating:
Summary: Pretty good
Review: Ann Elizabeth and Rob are a young newly married couple tryin too make it doing the racial times of the 40's, and 50's. Rob's dream is to be a pilot, but prejudice always get's in the way. The couple had to face so many trials, in there marriage. I was so hurt when Rob cheated on Ann, I wanted to cry with her. This book give you a look at a young married couple, and their family trying to overcome turblent times.
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Summary: A MUST READ!!!!
Review: I am a native Atlantan, born about ten years after the main character in the book, Ann Elizabeth Carter, so I was growing up here in Atlanta when she did. I am white, but even as a child I was bothered by the signs "Colored" and "White" over the drinking fountains and rest rooms and other similar "signs of the times." On the other hand, I was aware that there was a "black elite" because my father was one of the physicians who sometimes did surgery in the black hosital and who was friends with the physician who owned the hospital. With my parents I once was invited for a brief visit to see his new home. My children were in school when the first blacks entered the white schools. It is very interesting to me to read the perspective of the "black elite" regarding these times -- from the beginning to the present. A great deal can be learned from reading this story.
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Summary: Valuable Insight
Review: I am a native Atlantan, born about ten years after the main character in the book, Ann Elizabeth Carter, so I was growing up here in Atlanta when she did. I am white, but even as a child I was bothered by the signs "Colored" and "White" over the drinking fountains and rest rooms and other similar "signs of the times." On the other hand, I was aware that there was a "black elite" because my father was one of the physicians who sometimes did surgery in the black hosital and who was friends with the physician who owned the hospital. With my parents I once was invited for a brief visit to see his new home. My children were in school when the first blacks entered the white schools. It is very interesting to me to read the perspective of the "black elite" regarding these times -- from the beginning to the present. A great deal can be learned from reading this story.
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Summary: No Crystal Stair
Review: I enjoyed the rich American history from the first page until the last, fantastic romance and progressive issues shared throughout the book. The span of time covered 1920's to 1999 was excellent and detailed. The author is very talented in her writing style, the words are so alive.
Rating:
Summary: A MUST READ!!!!
Review: I just finished reading, "No Crystal Stair" by Eva Rutland. This was a FANTASTIC novel. I highly reccomend it to anyone who enjoy historical, afrocentric, romance stories. It wasn't heavy on romance, so to speak. It talked about family, and the true love that's found there. This story covered several generations (1920's through the 1990's), and I give this novel my highest rating.
Rating: 
Summary: Glad I Picked It Up
Review: IMPRESSIONS:
This book is a wonderful story that touches your heart and shows you the true beauty of the human spirit. The characters are wonderful and lovable and they literally come alive for you; one cannot help but care for and about them. A wonderful tale of family, love, death, life, war, racism, and every other aspect that you can imagine. It will appeal to all different ages and types.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The race aspect of the book is very interesting and eye-opening. Due to the fact that it starts in the 1920s and spans until present day (or around there) it can really appeal to everyone and can also be very educational. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a book which will make them laugh, cry, and most of all, love.
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Summary: No Crystal Stair: a touching story about love, family & life
Review: IMPRESSIONS:
This book was a wonderful story that touched your heart and showed you the true beauty of the human spirit. The characters are wonderful and lovable and they literally come alive for you; you care for them and about them. The story is a wonderful tale of family, love, death, life, war, racism, and every other aspect that you can imagine. It will appeal to all different ages and types.RECOMMENDATIONS:
The race aspect of the book is very interesting and eye-opening. Due to the fact that it starts in the 1920s and spans until present day (or around there) it can really appeal to everyone and can also be very educational. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a book which will make them laugh, cry, and most of all, love.
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful story
Review: No Crystal Stair is a great book. Her storyhas acptured the upper class African American southern priviledged community prior to segration. I liked the historical journey from the 20s through the 90s. This was great and I look forward to reaidng other books by Mrs. Rutland! Thanks for beinga vocie we need to hear today.
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful story
Review: No Crystal Stair is a great book. Her storyhas acptured the upper class African American southern priviledged community prior to segration. I liked the historical journey from the 20s through the 90s. This was great and I look forward to reaidng other books by Mrs. Rutland! Thanks for beinga vocie we need to hear today.
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