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Childtimes chronicles the intertwined stories of grandmother, mother, and daughter, documenting their experiences as African‑American women growing up in the Southern states during a turbulent period of social change. The memoir offers insight into family bonds, cultural traditions, and the challenges faced by black communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Eloise Greenfield
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