Hope understands how the depression Bessie suffered could come about while adapting to the "Jim Crow Laws."

The sisters pulled through the difficult times and survived on top

The words that come out of her mouth are words I haven't said in my lifetime

even if they did come from backgrounds aren't all that great -- could see there's no way you can't do something that you really want to do."

In their 200+ combined years, Sadie and Bessie Delany have seen it all

and, in their own feisty, wise, inimitable way, they've got a lot to say about it.

Having Our Say teaches us about surviving, thriving, and embracing life, no matter what obstacles are in

reflects the humor and wisdom of their long lives and deep faith

Sadie and Bessie can teach us all a lesson in life

They were confident, life filled women. They always tried to put forth a positive outlook on everything, as if even the struggles were a blessing. For this we owe them a debt of gratitude. Having Our Say can be somewhat confusing to read at times, but I truly believe that it is worth the effort. This book will be part of my colle

While education did suffer its hardships ... a large number of blacks would not back down from their goal of attaining their deserved role in American democracy"

Further, throughout the book, Sadie and Bessie continuously reminds the reader of the strong influence family life had on their entire livesBasic habits such as clean bodies, clean thoughts, a love of music and concern for the less fortunate, became a way of life in their family. Therefore, the Delanys, although not wealthy were considered an elite black family due to their high values and standards (p.69).

ction for a long time. Since we do a bit of research into the times and circumstances surrounding the books we read, I’ve discovered some interesting things about their early life environment that might contribute to their longevity. Harlem offered some amazing creativity in the early nineteen hundreds. Much of this creativity was referred to as the Harlem Renaissance.

They shared over a century of memories with

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