Big Mama Stories
Author | : Shay Youngblood |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Pub |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2013-03-13 |
ISBN-13 | : 1481847775 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781481847773 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Download or read book Big Mama Stories written by Shay Youngblood and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Mama Stories is set in the South in the 1960's. Daughter, whose mother died when she was very young, is raised by the women in her community, some blood related, some not. At the age of twelve, she begins her journey to womanhood, guided by these diverse, non-traditional, older Black women. Daughter reflects on her vivid memories of growing up, recalling rituals, faith healings, storytelling and lessons she learned about survival.