Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by A. Elizabeth Delany (Engl

Description: Having Our Say by A. Elizabeth Delany, Sarah L. Delany, Amy Hill Hearth Warm, feisty, and intelligent, the Delany sisters speak their mind in a book that is at once a vital historical record and a moving portrait of two remarkable women who continued to love, laugh, and embrace life after over a hundred years of living side by side.Their sharp memories show us the post-Reconstruction South and Booker T. Washington; Harlem's Golden Age and Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Paul Robeson. Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist; Sadie quietly integrates the New York City system as a high school teacher. Their extraordinary story makes an important contribution to our nation's heritage—and an indelible impression on our lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Warm, feisty, and intelligent, the Delany sisters speak their mind in a book that is at once a vital historical record and a moving portrait of two remarkable women who continued to love, laugh, and embrace life after over a hundred years of living side by side. Their sharp memories show us the post-Reconstruction South and Booker T. Washington; Harlems Golden Age and Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Paul Robeson. Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist; Sadie quietly integrates the New York City system as a high school teacher. Their extraordinary story makes an important contribution to our nations heritage--and an indelible impression on our lives. Author Biography Dr. Elizabeth Delany and Sarah Delany were born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on the campus of St. Augustines College. Their father, born into slavery and freed by the Emancipation, was an administrator at the college and Americas first elected black Episcopal bishop. Sarah received her bachelors and masters degrees from Teachers College at Columbia University and was New York Citys first appointed black home economics teacher on the high school level. Elizabeth received her degree in dentistry from Columbia University and was the second black woman licensed to practice dentistry in New York City. The sisters retired to Mt. Vernon, New York, where Sarah, 108, still lives today. Dr. Elizabeth Delany died in September 1995, at the age of 104.Amy Hill Hearth is a Westchester correspondent for The New York Times. Review "I felt proud to be an American citizen reading Having Our Say...the two voices, beautifully blended...evoke an epic history...often cruel and brutal, but always deeply humane."-- The New York Times Book Review"The Lord wont hold it against me that Im colored because he made me that way! He thinks I am beautiful! And so do I even with all my wrinkles!"-- Bessie Delany, at age 102"This Jim Crow mess was pure foolishness. Its not law anymore, but its still in some peoples hearts. I just laugh it off, child. I never let prejudice stop me from what I wanted to do in this life."-- Sadie Delany, at age 104"This book is destined to become a classic! The Delany sisters--leave to us the best of legacies-two sets of dancing footprints for us to follow all our days ahead."-- Clarissa Pinkola Estés, author of Women Who Run With the Wolves"An unforgettable testimony to the dignity and courage of African-American women."-- Shirlee Taylor Haizlip Review Quote "I felt proud to be an American citizen readingHaving Our Say...the two voices, beautifully blended...evoke an epic history...often cruel and brutal, but always deeply humane." --The New York Times Book Review "The Lord wont hold it against me that Im colored because he made me that way! He thinks I am beautiful! And so do I even with all my wrinkles!" -- Bessie Delany, at age 102 "This Jim Crow mess was pure foolishness. Its not law anymore, but its still in some peoples hearts. I just laugh it off, child. I never let prejudice stop me from what I wanted to do in this life." -- Sadie Delany, at age 104 "This book is destined to become a classic! The Delany sisters--leave to us the best of legacies-two sets of dancing footprints for us to Details ISBN0385312520 Author Amy Hill Hearth Short Title HAVING OUR SAY Language English ISBN-10 0385312520 ISBN-13 9780385312523 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.0496073 Year 1997 Audience Age 14-18 Residence Mount Vernon, NY, US Birth 1889 Imprint Delta Subtitle The Delany Sisters First 100 Years DOI 10.1604/9780385312523 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 1997-01-01 NZ Release Date 1997-01-01 US Release Date 1997-01-01 UK Release Date 1997-01-01 Pages 272 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 1997-01-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7213620;

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