Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
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Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Sarah L. Delany , A. Elizabeth Delany , and Amy Hill Hearth
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ASIN: 0440220424
Release Date: 1994-09-01

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"I never thought I'd see the day that the world would want to hear what two old Negro women have to say," says Bessie Delany. But Bessie and her sister, Sadie, born in 1893 and 1891, saw plenty, by eating a low-fat, high-vegetable diet and outliving the "old Rebby [rebel] boys" who once almost lynched Sadie. This remarkable memoir was a long-running bestseller, spawning a Broadway play and adding to their list of seasoned acquaintances (Marian Anderson, Langston Hughes, Paul Robeson, Cab Calloway) such spring chickens as Hillary Clinton. Born to a former slave whose owners broke the law by teaching him to read, the sisters got a solid education. North Carolina was paradise--despite the Rebbies--until Jim Crow reared its hideous head. The girls had loved to ride in the front of the trolley because the wind in their hair made them feel free, but one day the conductor sadly ordered them to the back. The family moved to New York, where Bessie became the town's second black woman dentist and Sadie the first black woman home-ec teacher. They befriended everyone who was anyone in the Harlem Renaissance (their brother won the 1925 Congressional primary there), pursued careers instead of husbands, and lived peacefully together, despite their differences. Sadie was more peaceable, like Booker T. Washington, while Bessie was a W.E.B. Du Bois-style militant.

They're funny: Bessie notes that blacks must be sharp to get ahead, "But if you're average and white, honey, you can go far. Just look at Dan Quayle. If that boy was colored he'd be washing dishes somewhere." And they are wise: Sadie says, "Life is short, and it's up to you to make it sweet."

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Warm, feisty, and intelligent, the Delany sisters speak their mind in a book that is at once a vital historical record and a moving portrait of two remarkable women who continued to love, laugh, and embrace life after over a hundred years of living side by side.

Their sharp memories show us the post-Reconstruction South and Booker T. Washington; Harlem's Golden Age and Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Paul Robeson. Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist; Sadie quietly integrates the New York City system as a high school teacher. Their extraordinary story makes an important contribution to our nation's heritage--and an indelible impression on our lives.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Candid Piece of American History.......2007-08-18

The Delany Sisters are simply a spectacular duo of fighters. Their story is one almost every person would find amazing. The way they see this world, and how their past experiences with Jim Crow and being colored in the South before the Civil Rights Movement shaped their perception of humans forever. The book is filled with very warm humor and it is essential to understand part of the complex psyche of 'colored' people in the United States today, which, by the way, is a term prefered by the Sisters over black or even African American to refer to themselves and their people.

5 out of 5 stars The delightful Delany sisters.......2007-06-28

This book was recommended to me by my 95-year-old mother, and I must say it was an excellent recommendation.



Author Amy Hill Hearth must have had numerous conversations with Sadie (age 102) and her "little sister" Bessie (100). The book is written with the words and the spirit of these two special ladies shining through each page. The Delany sisters were born to a father who was a former slave and who got an education and later became the first black bishop in the Episcopal Church. Their mother had white blood, but she chose to marry and socialize among the black race. As the sister explain, if you had one drop of black blood at that time, you were considered a Negro.



The sisters describe their growing-up years and their gratitude for their parents' love, guidance, and the high standards of conduct which they held up to their children. They tell what is was like to be chased by the Ku Klux Klan, discriminated against by teachers and employers, and be the victims of the Jim Crow laws. They mention the illustrious black people, such as Adam Clayton Powell, and Cab Calloway, who were part of their social circle. They tell about their patriotism during WWI and WWII and in one of the most poignant comments in the book Bessie says, "We were good citizens, good Americans! We loved our country, even though it didn't love us back."



This is a look back at American history by two women whose family was prominent in the black community, but mostly unknown in the white world.

It is an eye-opener and is a wonderful story.

5 out of 5 stars The Delany Sisters: Trailblazers.......2007-06-12

Let's just say I fell in love with the sisters so much that I adopted their last name. I am in awe of these remarkable woman, still. After living for more than a century they did not believe they had a story to tell. I am grateful that Amy Hill Hearth was able to convince them otherwise.
Their accomplishments were remarkable not only what the two oldest sisters did but the entire Delany family. Their father Henry was borned into slavery, however, he did not use that as an excuse. All of the Delany children were trailblazers because there were no civil rights for people of color in the early 1900's. They did what they had to do, Bessie was honest and brutal as she felt it was her duty to tell people the truth. Sadie was considered the sweet one, however, she too was a go-getter.
I recommend this book and the two other books that were co-authored by Amy Hill Hearth. Without Ms. Hearth these women and their stories would have never been told, I am thankful to her for bringing them into my life. I expected the sisters to live forever but Bessie died in 1995 shortly after turning 104 and Bessie at 109 in 1999. They are still alive in the hearts of many of us and in the pages of their books.

5 out of 5 stars a terrific book! .......2007-06-01

HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY'S FIRST 100 YEARS is simply one of the most engaging, educational and insightful memoirs I have read about two extraordinary women (Bessie and Sadie Delaney) who saw tremendous change and evolution in the world, over the course of (more than) a century. These two fiesty women penned this wonderful book, with an introduction by Amy Hill Hearth, and I remember well how phenomenal it was to see them interviewed together, on PBS, when the book went to press, prior to the release of a made-for-TV-movie version of their memoirs.

This book is great for anyone looking to connect the present with the past; particularly through the eyes of two exceptional women who were born in South Carolina during the mid 1890s, experiencing racism firsthand (as two educated African-American women) and met many individuals who were instrumental in adding art, culture and brilliance to the Harlem Renaissance (a great cultural movement that took place between the 1920s and 1940s, in Harlem, New York, celebrating the cultural achievements of many African-American artists, musicians, dancers, photographers, writers, sculptors and radicals alike). What's more, these two women received college educations at time when it was unusual for Caucasian men to obtain them! Read this and tell two more people to check out the book, when you're through. Great reading!

4 out of 5 stars A Piece of Genuine History.......2007-05-12

This is a real look into the history of a black family from the days of slavery until the present. It gives us personal insight into how life was then, the struggle to overcome poverty, and the closeness of a wonderful family. It's hard to put this one down.
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              5 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Every American-Black, White, Whatever!.......2007-04-29

              Bessie (Annie Elizabeth) and Sadie (Sarah) Delany lived together for over a 100 years. Now at their home in Mount Vernon, New York, they share their stories, recollections, family history, etc. They're outspoken, honest, and candid. Bessie became one of the first African American dentists with a popular practice in Harlem, New York. Sadie became a well-respected teacher. Their family history is not as easy to say but they write and speak it with pride, honesty, and admit that race has been an issue in their lives. They will always call Raleigh, North Carolina home. Their devotion to their mother is quite admirable and loving. Sadie and Bessie loved each other, cared for each other, best of friends, and companions for most of their lives. Neither could imagine to live without the other. The accomplishment of getting to a 100 years old, witnessing America in post-Civil War America, the Great Depression, Two World Wars, the Civil Rights movement, is quite an accomplishment in itself. They lived together at their home with no telephone which they defend their decision. They wait each day for visitors, relatives, friends, etc. Their lives have been incredible in their own way. The book was adapted into a play and later into a television movie. I learned a lot about American history reading this book especially about how the African Americans were treated after the Civil War and after slavery ended. The Delanys had wonderful parents who taught them to be educated and independent. The Delany Sisters never married nor had children of their own but they did lead incredible lives.
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                                        ASIN: 0916630420

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        5 out of 5 stars Hawaiian Leprechauns!.......2006-10-13

                                        This is a lovely story for kids and adults. Join the four menehune named Aka, Peke, Elema and Puluke as they run into a nene (goose) egg and decide that this would be a great meal. Our four friends, however, are out of luck when the egg hatches and a baby nene emerges and adopts Ake as its mother. What are four little menehune to do? I was very fortunate to have stumbled upon this delightful folktale and to see the menehune struggle with situations that are beyond their control. The illustrations are very colorful and truly lovely. This is a great read and would be a wonderful gift to any young (or older) reader.

                                        5 out of 5 stars A fun Hawaiian children's story that I still think about.......1997-12-09

                                        When I was a little girl, my grandparents went to Hawaii. When they returned, they brought me this book as a present, and it soon became my favorite. I would ask for it each night we went to visit my grandparents. As I grew older, I almost forgot about the little men of Hawaii and their goose. Years later, my grandparents' house had to be sold, and this book was one of the few things I took with me to my house. Perhaps someday I will read it to my children....
                                        Black by Gaslight, 3rd ed
                                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                                        • A quick jaunt through Victorian London
                                        • More than just a mystery novel
                                        Black by Gaslight, 3rd ed
                                        Nene Adams
                                        Manufacturer: P.D. Publishing, Inc.
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 1933720123

                                        Book Description

                                        August 1888 - On a foggy night in London's notorious Whitechapel, Rhiannon Moore, a woman reduced to prostitution in order to survive, meets two people who will change her life. The first is Lady Evangeline St. Claire - brilliant, unconventional, wealthy, and battling her own demons. The second is Jack the Ripper. Evangeline and Rhiannon are plunged head-long into danger and romance as the two women struggle to solve a deadly mystery, while at the same time understand their growing attraction to one another. Will love come in time to save both lives and sorely tested hearts? Or will the women learn - because Saucy Jack already knows - that blood is always...BLACK BY GASLIGHT.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        4 out of 5 stars A quick jaunt through Victorian London.......2007-09-11

                                        This enjoyable effort involves a titled lesbian detective, a prostitute with a heart of gold and Jack the Ripper. It also includes sly references that any Holmesian will relish - "Dr. Ormond Sacker" and "Sherrinford" Pike are central to the plot (Conan Doyle considered both as names for his characters before wisely deciding on Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes).

                                        While I found that the main characters developed feelings for each other far too quickly for believability, I thought that otherwise they were fully dimensional characters with interesting, if slightly convenient, backstories (the noblewoman with the unconsummated marriage, the educated prostitute forced into her profession by her father's suicide). I also appreciated the author's great attention to historical detail - anyone familiar with 19th century literature will find much to enjoy here.

                                        The story's climax is particularly well-written and exciting. However, the author relies on an unfortunate plot device to bring the tale to its climax - one of the protagonists does something so thoughtless and out of character that it actually is jarring.

                                        Despite its minor flaws, I recommend Black By Gaslight. I cared about the characters, the plot moved briskly, the atmosphere was spot-on, and the ending was satisfying.

                                        5 out of 5 stars More than just a mystery novel.......2007-04-08

                                        I read some of the author's online stories before buying this book and are far from being disappointed about my purchase.
                                        Nene Adams created two very interesting characters who lived in a time when society was shaped through strict rules and women didn't get the credit they deserved because they were 'just' women.
                                        The author's description of this time and of the society is very well drafted. I understand that she has done a lot of research about the background and the language of this time.
                                        And on top of it, the plot concerning the mystery is adding another view of the unsolved 'Jack the Ripper' riddle and is brilliant as well.
                                        In fact, this is a story which triggers the reader's interest about the time of this age as much that I bought a map of the old London to be able to see where the two heroines moved around.
                                        I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which has it all: it's a history, mystery and love story. And the second book in this series already sits on my nightstand to be enjoyed as well.
                                        The Madonna of the Sorrows, 2nd edition
                                        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                                        • Excellent continuation of this series
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                                        ASIN: 193372014X

                                        Book Description

                                        May 1889 - A chance meeting in the Turkish baths leads consulting detective Lady Evangeline St. Claire and her lover, Rhiannon Moore, to a mystery - the murder of a priest and the theft of a painting that proves to be more than a mere work of art. A series of clues left by a long-dead artist puts the pair on the trail of one of history's great lost treasures and the crime that helped topple a monarchy. Travelling to Paris and L'Exposition Universelle, Evangeline and Rhiannon find that matters are not as straightforward as they appear. As they continue to be haunted by a ghost from Evangeline's past, the partners may never recover from the events leading to the revelation of...THE MADONNA OF THE SORROWS.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        5 out of 5 stars Excellent continuation of this series.......2007-02-20

                                        I have to say that I was very pleased with this effort. I have read all of the online parts to this series, and this one fits in perfectly. Adams gives a real sense of history and immediacy in this one!

                                        2 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2007-01-20

                                        I have read all of the on-line stories and the first book in the Gaslight series and I was really looking forward to the second book. With any series that I read, I form a bond with the characters which includes expectations about what they will do or not do and I need to be able to relate to the lead characters to stay interested in the story. In this book, Lina exhibits personality traits and self destructive behaviors that were not consistant with her personality charactaristics in previous books. I stopped reading and went to the end of the book to see where the author was going. The end of the book reminds me of the old "B" thrillers they used to show on the Saturday afternoon movies. Drop somebody off a cliff so the kids would come back the next week to see the next installment. I am sure that a sequel is in the works but I am not interested.

                                        Tutu Nene: The Hawaiian Mother Goose Rhymes
                                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                        • This book should be in every elementary school library
                                        • Island-style fun and learning!
                                        Tutu Nene: The Hawaiian Mother Goose Rhymes
                                        Debra Ryll
                                        Manufacturer: Island Heritage Pub
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Hardcover

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                                        ASIN: 0896103005
                                        Release Date: 1997-01-01

                                        Product Description

                                        "Tutu Nene: The Hawaiian Mother Goose Rhymes" features classic nursery tales with a local twist. Little Miss Muffet who sat on a tuffet becomes Little Miss Aku who sat on a pohaku (rock), Mary and her little lamb become Malia and her little mo'o (gecko), the itsy bitsy spider becomes the itsy bitsy bufo (frog) and much more.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        5 out of 5 stars This book should be in every elementary school library.......2007-10-08

                                        This is a book that should be in the library of every elementary school in the United States. The author has done a superb job in adapting many of the famous Mother Goose rhymes to the Hawaiian language. Some examples are:

                                        Ua, ua go away,
                                        Hilo's wet enough today,
                                        And all the tourists want to play!

                                        (ua is the Hawaiian word for rain)

                                        Twinkle, twinkle little hoku
                                        How I wonder all about you
                                        Up above the `aina so high,
                                        Like a kaimana in the sky.

                                        (hoku is the Hawaiian word for star, `aina is the word for land or Earth and kaimana is the word for sky)

                                        Not only will the children enjoy hearing some of the all-time best nursery rhymes, but they will learn some Hawaiian words in the process. It will also be an excellent supplement to any section on the history of Hawaii or the expansion of the United States.

                                        5 out of 5 stars Island-style fun and learning!.......2007-03-17

                                        A truly delightful collection of well-loved and known nursery rhymes with a fun Hawaiian twist. All Hawaiian and Pidgin English words are explained at the bottom of each rhyme, making this book ideal for those teaching or introducing keiki or adults to this wonderful language.
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                                          Advanced Propulsion Systems for Urban Rail Vehicles
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