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This was such a powerful and moving book about motherhood, especially black motherhood. I learned so much from these three remarkable women, the mothers of Malcom X, MLK, and James Baldwin. Having just read a completely different book about motherhood, this was also a reminder of the power mothers have. And a reminder of the ripples of impact Black Mothers and Black women have made in our country. It makes me want to learn more about mothers.
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This is a beautifully written and absorbing book, telling the stories of the mothers of three civil rights leaders: Alberta King, Berdis Baldwin, and Louise Little. Anna Malaika Tubbs tells not only their stories but brings to light the history of Black motherhood, shining a light on the way that Black mothers have shaped history in the face of misogynoir. The author also does an incredible job with limited source material, drawing attention to way the archive ignores the lives of women of colour.
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"Their lives did not begin when they became mothers, on the contrary, long before their sons were even thoughts in their minds, each woman had her own passions, dreams, and identity."
Harrison Butker would hate this, but I loved it. It was interesting to learn about these three influential men's mothers, and how clear it was that their moms impacted the way they lived their life. It has always been clear to me that moms play a huge role in their children's lives, but hearing these stories made it all the more obvious. I loved this one.
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An important and fascinating subject, and framing it around the lives of three women who also happen to be mothers of famous sons was a wonderful way into the often horrific history of Black women in the United States. I sometimes found the repetition between chapters irritating, but on the whole, the content is so important to speak and learn about it was worth it.
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