The Ditchdigger's Daughters: A Black Family's Astonishing Success StoryLaced with persuasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but right-on insights, this inspirational, true story tells of one family, a strong role model, and the family values which allowed them to overcome obstacles and achieve success in music. Photos. |
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User Review - jamesju - LibraryThingRecommended by Digna Nosike, an FA graduate whose Barnard mentor wrote this amazing memoir. Thornton was one of five daughters of poor Black laborers. Amongst other amazing accomplishments the entire ... Read full review
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictThis memoir describes how, with seemingly unfailing energy and determination, Donald Thornton, working two jobs, saw each of his six daughters obtain an education and become established in a ... Read full review
Contents
The Beginning | 3 |
The House That DOnald Built | 16 |
Sweet and SOur Notes | 32 |
Copyright | |
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