Like One of the Family: Conversations from a Domestic's Life (Beacon Paperback, 716)

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Summary: A wonderful author and book
Review: Like One of the Family by Alice Childress is an excellent book. It reminds me of the stories that my mother use to and quite often still do tell me. My mother use to be a maid some 35 years ago. Some of the stories shared in the book are similiar to the stories that my mom tells me about quite frequently. This book makes me laugh and cry. I can truly feel the characters joys and pains. It transcends me back to a time that I can only relate to by storytelling. A college professor required me to read this book. I have read it more than two times and quite often refer back to it for a connection with my ancestors. I often share some of the stories with my mom. She's often amazed at how an artist was able to put such honesty and realization in text. I salute Alice Childress!

Rating:
Summary: A wonderful author and book
Review: Like One of the Family by Alice Childress is an excellent book. It reminds me of the stories that my mother use to and quite often still do tell me. My mother use to be a maid some 35 years ago. Some of the stories shared in the book are similiar to the stories that my mom tells me about quite frequently. This book makes me laugh and cry. I can truly feel the characters joys and pains. It transcends me back to a time that I can only relate to by storytelling. A college professor required me to read this book. I have read it more than two times and quite often refer back to it for a connection with my ancestors. I often share some of the stories with my mom. She's often amazed at how an artist was able to put such honesty and realization in text. I salute Alice Childress!