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A very forthright and clear insight into the women that shaped the lives of such revolutionary Black men in America. Their activism wasn't born in a vacuum, and the lives of Bertis, Alberta, and Louise prove that. As a mother trying to raise kids who not only see and acknowledge inequities and injustices in the world, and then work to change them, what these women endured in their times and then and taught is awe-inspiring. It offered me a valuable perspective into the lives of James, Malcolm, and Martin Luther that I haven't gleaned from other works thus far. The author did a really admirable job not only in the extensive amount of research required for this compilation, but the broader context of the world in which these people lived and how it likely affected them and their communities.
This book was excellent and so interesting to learn not just about the three mothers of these famous men, but also to see how and where the erasure of women-especially black women-occurs systematically throughout our society. I loved that while the mothers were similar in some ways, they each approached womanhood and motherhood a little differently and found the authors assertion that there is no one way to be a (black) woman, and no one way to be a mother. A fantastic read.
This book is a really interesting, really fast read. Loved the premise and it was skillfully woven together in a way that felt authentic, not forcefully or artificially-themed. More like this, please!
I was very interested in the lives of these women and wish more people were taught about the ways that the women of esteemed men shaped their journeys. I understand the need for historical context here to show the "other" of Louise, Alberta, and Berdis but sometimes it felt more like a discussion of American history than these women-- the latter half of the book with more life details centralized on their contributions was much more engaging for me.
informative
medium-paced
Loved that this book focused on the mothers of these inspiring Black leaders. I learned much about their lives and now want to know more history focused on women’s perspectives and lives.
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Rating : 4
One of the best thinks you can do when learning about history is learn about it from different angles . This is a great book with a lot of research in it to show/give a voice to the mothers of 3 well known civil rights activist . While not much is know about the moms this give the lessons and insight how the influence can still impact today . The book starts with talking about how not much is found about the mothers yet information about the fathers can be found .
The last chapter of this book is really brings the reminder home . That if we are interested in these women's voice from the past what are we doing to document and save the words and issues that black mothers and black women are still facing today . a Powerful read !
Heard about : Lib suggestion
Rating : 4
One of the best thinks you can do when learning about history is learn about it from different angles . This is a great book with a lot of research in it to show/give a voice to the mothers of 3 well known civil rights activist . While not much is know about the moms this give the lessons and insight how the influence can still impact today . The book starts with talking about how not much is found about the mothers yet information about the fathers can be found .
The last chapter of this book is really brings the reminder home . That if we are interested in these women's voice from the past what are we doing to document and save the words and issues that black mothers and black women are still facing today . a Powerful read !
3.5 star review
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In these pages, Anna Malaika Tubbs celebrates Black motherhood. She shares the stories of three strong women who birthed three of the most influential individuals in history: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin. We have read and watched so many different books and documentaries about these men, but what about the extraordinary women who raised them? Born into the beginning of the 20th century, they all were forced to deal with the Jim Crow era and prejudices that denied them humanity from the beginning. This novel highlights the similarities and differences of three incredible women who pushed their children to greatness and excellence, regardless of America’s racial practices.
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I felt the title was a little misleading. I expected to be introduced to different information about the mothers individually. In actuality, Tubbs uses them to highlight the history of black women in America. It’s well written, but at times came off like a dissertation. Areas of the book contained more speculations than facts, but I still appreciate her work. She did the best she could with the information. After doing my own research there isn’t much. It’s sad that black women are often overlooked and unappreciated, when we are truly the backbone and blueprint. It’s unacceptable that women who created three or the most well-known civil rights heroes, were just left out of history. Here’s to a black mothers love. ❤️
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In these pages, Anna Malaika Tubbs celebrates Black motherhood. She shares the stories of three strong women who birthed three of the most influential individuals in history: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin. We have read and watched so many different books and documentaries about these men, but what about the extraordinary women who raised them? Born into the beginning of the 20th century, they all were forced to deal with the Jim Crow era and prejudices that denied them humanity from the beginning. This novel highlights the similarities and differences of three incredible women who pushed their children to greatness and excellence, regardless of America’s racial practices.
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I felt the title was a little misleading. I expected to be introduced to different information about the mothers individually. In actuality, Tubbs uses them to highlight the history of black women in America. It’s well written, but at times came off like a dissertation. Areas of the book contained more speculations than facts, but I still appreciate her work. She did the best she could with the information. After doing my own research there isn’t much. It’s sad that black women are often overlooked and unappreciated, when we are truly the backbone and blueprint. It’s unacceptable that women who created three or the most well-known civil rights heroes, were just left out of history. Here’s to a black mothers love. ❤️
important read for all
This works illustrates just how powerful a mother’s love and strength can be. These strong, determined women overcame so many obstacles and were able to instill hope and determination in their children. Although one can appreciate how important the message in this work is, I found the writing disjointed and repetitive in parts.
This works illustrates just how powerful a mother’s love and strength can be. These strong, determined women overcame so many obstacles and were able to instill hope and determination in their children. Although one can appreciate how important the message in this work is, I found the writing disjointed and repetitive in parts.