The forces that shaped the institution of slavery in the American South endured; albeit in altered form; long after slavery was abolished. Toiling in sweltering Virginia tobacco factories or in the kitchens of white families in Chicago; black women felt a stultifying combination of racial discrimination and sexual prejudice. And yet; in their efforts to sustain family ties; they shared a common purpose with wives and mothers of all classes.In Labor of Love; Labor of Sorrow; historian Jacqueline Jones offers a powerful account of the changing role of black women; lending a voice to an unsung struggle from the depths of slavery to the ongoing fight for civil rights.
#97270 in Books 1999-11-01 1999-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .60 x 5.20l; .57 #File Name: 0452281245304 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of my favorite reads!By adamboyd5I personally believe this is one of the best personal accounts of the War Between the States I've ever read. Sam spoke in a way that reaches out and grabs you; takes you to his era and the many experiences he had during military life. I have read this book many times and only enjoy it more each read. If you have an interest in history and want a first hand account of what life was like; please get this book and turn thru its pages. You will be pulled back in time and find it hard to put down.I also admire Sam Watkins' profession of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. He is very open about his faith and I admire this as a fellow Christian.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Authentic narrative of the Civil War.By Andrea PrigotSamuel R. Watkins bequeaths us his authentic experience of the Civil War as lived and observed by a Confederate private from Tennessee. Often ribald; often horrifying; his epic work illuminates that dark chapter of our country's history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great ReadBy B. BakerVery interesting. Excellent first-person account of the civil war from a confederate soldier who fought it.
