Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South, (Paperback)

Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South, (Paperback)

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  • Classic Autobiography: This paperback is a classic autobiography detailing the experiences of growing up poor and Black in the rural South.
  • Authorial Insight: Written by Anne Moody, this memoir offers an unforgettable account of her life during the civil rights movement.
  • Historical Context: The narrative provides a harrowing look at Black life in the pre-civil rights era South, including the impact of events like Emmett Till's lynching.
  • Activist Journey: It chronicles Moody's journey from a scholarship student to an active participant in organizations like the NAACP, CORE, and SNCC.
  • Movement Challenges: The book describes firsthand the demonstrations, sit-ins, arrests, and violent opposition faced by civil rights activists.
  • Publication Details: Published on January 4, 1992, this paperback edition has 432 pages and an ISBN of 9780440314882.
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Oct 28, 2025
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The reason I love the book coming of age in MS

I love the book because it is written by one of my own home town people, I know the family and went to school with some of them, and the story was very enlightening

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Oct 27, 2014
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Perfect title !

Informative ! Sad , couldn't put the book down until finished .

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