E19: Coming of Age in Mississippi [Book Review]

"Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody is the story of a young Black woman coming of age in rural Mississippi during the 40's and 50's. Moody's introduction to and involvement in the Civil Rights Movement unfolds in a beautifully written story. It was refreshing to read about the development of an activist juxtaposed against a young woman's journey to define herself. Hushed whispers introduce her to the NAACP and lead her to political demonstrations. But, there was something sweet about her scandalous talent show performance, teen crushes, and first kisses. The two facets of Moody's life help to bring balance to "Coming of Age in Mississippi". Visit http://noirehistoir.com/blog/coming-of-age-in-mississippi-book-review for show notes and audio.