Nov 13, 2009
I've watched the visual illustration of the Daleny Sisters' Story numerous times, and upon veiwing this heart felt tribute to the " strength ", " commitment ", and " self determination ", that " we " as people of African descent in America had is incredible! It illustrated how before " we " where misled with the false pretense of " integration " we nurtured one another, and created the elements need to empower ourselves, although we where constantly challenged by " governmental powers ", and state laws.
-- Malik X . New York . NY . United States
Nov 04, 2009
Im reading this book in our high school 9th grade English Honors class and its amazing, coming from the Bronx myself I felt a slight connection (: LOVE THIS BOOK<3
-- Anonymous . NY . United States
Sep 26, 2009
The book, Having Our Say, and the play are one of my favorite reads! I enjoy both every time I read them. Sadie and Bessie are two hilarious women and the values they teach are incredible. I have yet to watch the movie, but I can't wait! I am going to see the play at McCarter Theatre this coming weekend and I could not be more excited.
-- Christian Bruce . Warrensburg . NY . United States
Jul 28, 2009
I saw the film when it was first shown on television in 1999 and saw it again this morning and remembered how it made my heart sing. I am the sixth daughter of a family of six daughters and I can relate to struggles, changes and the bond of sisterly love especially in the African American family and born and raised in the south (Atlanta, GA) during the 50's. I will be purchasing the book just to have as a keepsake and pass it on to my nieces.
Jeanne Jordan Glover, Atlanta, GA
-- Jeanne Jordan Glover . GA . United States
Jul 24, 2009
I LOVE this book, and I feel proud for the sisters for living a long time through racial remarks. I wonder what they really looked like before they were dead.
I also like the fact that they describe a lot of things in it and the details are impressively clear.
-- Anonymous . MD . United States
Jul 05, 2009
My 21-year-old daughter took me to the play for Mothers' Day this year--a most powerful and touching experience for us! Thank you for carrying on the work of sharing their wisdom.
-- Amanda Shaw . Bloomington . IN . United States
May 30, 2009
My mother recommended this book after reading it with her book group. I recommended it to my book group because it is a book that needs to be shared and discussed. I just finished, and was so moved, I got on-line to see if there was more information about these amazing women.
-- Maureen . Wilsonville . OR . United States
Apr 16, 2009
I probably would never have found this book on my own, but it was in a bag of books that had been given to me and I'm so grateful! I was amazed by the history these strong, independent women had witnessed. I found the book to be very inspiring! I would recommend it to anyone, especially young women. They overcame so many obstacles, and they did so with character and grace. FANTASTIC book!!
-- Stacey . Pennsauken . NJ . United States
Apr 04, 2009
Is the movie ever coming to DVD? I would LOVE to own it.
-- Cicely . Huntington . WV . United States
Mar 19, 2009
Love the book! It's probably the best book I've ever read. The Delaney sisters are my hero's.
PS I read this book in my reading class at Benjamin Banneker MS, no wonder they chose this book.
-- karina . burtonsville . MD . United States