Sherry G. (Shervivor) - , reviewed on 5/19/2010 + 97 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I was excited to read this book after I saw a mention of it on the Today show. I also remembered what a big deal it was that this very old lady went to the Obama inauguration. I was somewhat dissapointed because, honestly, her life really wasn't that extraordinary. The book is basically a narrative of her telling her life story, I would liken it to listening to a very old person go on and on about things. It is amazing that she beat adversity to be very successful in life. I thought the book would be more about the trials and tribulations of growing up black before the Civil Rights movement but really she didn't seem to have that hard of time. Though I do think it was her positive attitude of never feeling like a victim that made it easier for her. She was an incredibly compassionate person, that always gave to those less fortunate. I think her wonderful attitude helped her to live such an incredibly long life. I enjoyed the book for the most part, even though there really wasn't any excitement in her narrative.

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