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Coming of Age in Mississippi

1968348 pagesPeter Owen Ltd

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Anne Moody's autobiography recounts her childhood in rural Mississippi during the pre-Civil Rights era. She shares the harsh realities of growing up Black in a deeply segregated South, detailing the suffering and injustice she witnessed and experienced. This powerful memoir is a testament to her resilience and courage in the face of adversity.

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Anne Moody was an author and civil rights worker involved with the NAACP, CORE, and SNCC.

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Anne MoodyProtagonist

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