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Maggie's American Dream

The Life and Times of a Black Family

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Maggie's American Dream

By: James P. Comer
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 Maggie's American Dream is one of the most inspiring Black success stories ever written.

Maggie Comer was a poor, uneducated mother of five who believed that the only way her children were going to make something of themselves in the world was through education. Fighting obstacles such as racism, oppression, poverty, hardship, and World War II, Maggie made certain her childrenhad the opportunity to live the American Dream she never could. All five of Maggie's children ultimatelywent on to become outstanding academic achievers, earning a total of 13 college degrees among them. Told through Maggie's own words and through those of her son James, an award-winning child psychiatrist and brilliant educator, Maggie's American Dream is an unforgettable chronicle of courage, resourcefulness, and pride.

Together, the memories of mother and son form an engrossing history of one Black family's struggle for freedom and equality, as well as acompelling testimonial for the life-changing power of education.

©1988 James P. Comer, M.D. (P)1993 Richard Leiter African American Studies Americas Black & African American Cultural & Regional Social Sciences Specific Demographics United States Inspiring
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I think everyone should read this book, especially African Americans!!!! So much realism, insight, wisdom and truth about family values and living without excuses.

must read!!!!!!

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Worth listening to. A very different story telling method but it worked. Well and kep me engaged

An inspiring Memoir Narrative

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I love the progressive will & action highlighted in the biography of Mrs. and Mr. comer. All throughout the book I could feel & hear it! I have no excuses after/before reading this as a black woman in America. Period.

Consistent Character of Progressive Action

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Maggie’s American dream was a small book but filled with so much listening pleasure I enjoyed the book from the very beginning to the very end it was well worth the purchase. I rank Maggie’s American dream a must read or a must listen to. Enjoyed it

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