Ever since 1758; when Sarah Madden was born to an unmarried Irish woman and an unknown black father; the Maddens have been free; escaping--and sometimes defying--the laws and customs that condemned other African Americans to slavery in their native state of Virginia. "A deeply personal account of an extraordinary American family."--Newsweek. Illustrations.
#1027341 in Books 1990-09-05 1990-09-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .70 x 5.20l; .63 #File Name: 0679728147336 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Historical Read of African American Heritage-BehaviorBy CustomerIdentifies some of today's behaviors within the African American communities and why. Amplifies there has always been a lack of unity within the community possibly due to brainwashing that promoted dependency; celebrated undeserved loyalty; fear of retaliation all enhanced by unwarranted low self-esteem.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Taniesha SandersPerfect condition0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good bookBy ms. beethis book is helping me learn alot in my racism in america class. it gives details that they dont teach you in high school history classes
