But in the Fall I'm Leaving by Ann Rinaldi

But in the Fall I'm Leaving by Ann Rinaldi

Soul Survivor explores the depths of human emotions, both real and imagined. That any of us reach adulthood in one piece, emotionally or physically is a miracle of no small proportion. That any of us reach adulthood to contribute back to society and become highly respected in the community is truly a gift of time and place. future in the hope that tomorrow will be better than today. Soul Survivor is nothing less than a story of triumph. Little Mary Reese spent her childhood living, working and playing in a funeral home. Her mother, Mrs. Mary (Big Mary) Reese, was well known and respected in the African-American community in Los Angeles through the operation of a prestigious black funeral home. Little Mary's story tells what really happens behind the embalming room doors- the light and dark side of life. Soul Survivor is both humorous and mischievous, and talks of sex, murder, voodoo, preachers and deviate gravediggers. Lou Rawls, Sam Cooke, Billy Preston and Johnny Cochran. often disparagingly referred to as high-yellow. During racial tensions of the '50s and '60s, Little Mary found her hue to be a major issue but not her only problem. Mary's mother caused her to endure life threatening situations due to her drinking and wild ways. Little Mary's childhood experiences, the mental and physical abuse faced each day, led her to believe that her only true friends were the dead people in the funeral home. Indeed, Little Mary received a BS degree (Be Smart) at an early age. It was the only way she knew to survive. and in the end, truly a story of a Soul Survivor.

Rinaldi, Ann: -

Ann Rinaldi is known by her many fans for her richly satisfying historical fiction. Eight of her novels have been named ALA Best Books for Young Adults, including Time Enough For Drums, The Last Silk Dress, A Break With Charity, and Wolf By the Ears. Author of more than thirty books for young readers, including a book in the Dear America series, she was awarded the National History Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution. She lives in Somerville, New Jersey.

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ISBN 13	9780380701384
ISBN 10	0380701383
Title	But in the Fall I'm Leaving
Author	Ann Rinaldi
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	1986-05-01
Number of pages	10
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