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delaguila19's review against another edition
3.0
Este es el primer libro que termino de leer en ingles. En general es bastante entretenido y muy reflexivo sobre los problemas de la discriminación y racismo en USA durante el ultimo siglo, muy aparte de las experiencias y las anécdotas de estas dos amables ancianas el hecho de ser una crónica de sus vidas es algo mas enriquecedor porque desde mi punto de vista son las anécdotas el germen de las buenas historias y relatos. Creo que si la persona que lee este libro no sabe mucho sobre historia de los Estados Unidos va a aprender muchísimo, y si a eso agregamos a un lector con un nivel de curiosidad mediano va a ser el doble o tal vez tres veces mas lo que va a poder aprender de historia ya q el libro esta plagado de sucesos; no por gusto las hermanas Delany vivieron 100 años. Hay mucho que contar; sin embargo es alli donde veo la cojera al relato; para ser personas que han vivido tantas experiencias entre buenas y malas parece que el editor filtró muchas cosas porque hay grandes vacios , no quiero decir argumentales pero ni una pista de algunos años que faltaron, y los años o décadas desarrolladas no son muy especificas en cuanto a contexto. Pero aun asi creo que vale totalmente la pena. no le pongo una estrella mas solo por el simple hecho que me pareció muy poco lo que me dieron, yo esperaba mas trama mas paginas.
alidottie's review against another edition
5.0
This was the 2nd time I read this book. I love the Delaney Sisters.
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
Really good read, reads like a conversation. At first it was hard to keep everybody mentioned straight, but you get the hang of it. Really great stories. I hope I get to live just as long. The Delany sisters were a force.
katiebtatton's review against another edition
2.0
An easy read. Interesting points of view from two sisters who are each over 100 years old...makes historical events a little more personal when you can read a first hand account of them. Much of the book is devoted to race issues.
meme_too2's review against another edition
5.0
What a kick! These extremely old(over 100 years old)ladies say it like it is. The history they've seen. The hard times they've endured. The personalities they've developed. Great read!
tessakris's review against another edition
4.0
My mom gave me this book to read when I didn't have anything to read a while back and I was intrigued but not sure how much I would enjoy it. But, it was really interesting to learn about the struggles of the sisters along the paths of their long lives and how they've overcome trials. Not only was it entertaining but also educational.
cassdcamp's review against another edition
4.0
I am not usually a fan of non-fiction, but this was written so well, directly from the mouths of these dear ladies. I learned a lot about history and it was a book of hope. Loved it.
cat_king's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
As eye-opening (for me, at least) as it was charming.
readbooks_fightpatriarchy's review against another edition
5.0
If you haven't read this great story of American history through the eyes of the Delany sisters, go do so!
cogsofencouragement's review against another edition
5.0
The Delany sisters are full of wisdom and encouragement. I am grateful they agreed to share their story for this book.