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Sarah Louise Delany recounts her experiences growing up and navigating race relations in America, offering insights into the life of an African American woman and the broader context of African American history.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Sarah Louise Delany
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