Edith Hudley is an African-American grandmother who was born poor in rural Texas in 1920. In this beguiling book she tells how, through many vicissitudes, she achieved a better life for herself, her children, and grandchildren. But she is no stereotype. Without sentimentality and with considerable humor, she tells of both the privations and pleasures of her long life so vividly that she draws the reader into her world. In this book she tells her stories to two white academics who know her well. At the end of each chapter, they provide an "interlude" suggesting what her narrative can teach…mehr
Edith Hudley is an African-American grandmother who was born poor in rural Texas in 1920. In this beguiling book she tells how, through many vicissitudes, she achieved a better life for herself, her children, and grandchildren. But she is no stereotype. Without sentimentality and with considerable humor, she tells of both the privations and pleasures of her long life so vividly that she draws the reader into her world. In this book she tells her stories to two white academics who know her well. At the end of each chapter, they provide an "interlude" suggesting what her narrative can teach about the process of human development. As each stage of her life unfolds, they make it clear how her character and convictions were formed. Edith Hudley's convictions are strong, particularly about child-raising which has been her abiding interest as mother, grandmother, and "other" mother. She has more than her own family's welfare at heart. She has definite views on education and parenting, and her attitude to physical discipline will spark controversy. Not that that will worry her. She has never been afraid to speak her mind ("You always were mouthie," one of her brothers tells her.) What she has to say is well worth hearing.
Edith Hudley is a mother, grandmother, church deaconess, and master storyteller. She has devoted over seventy years to the care and nurturing of the many children who have called her "Mama." Wendy Haight, (Ph.D. University of Chicago) is associate professor of social work at The University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. She and Miller have known Edith Hudley for years and, in this book, share the insights she has given them that have enlarged their own understanding of human development. Peggy Miller, (Ph.D. Teachers College, Columbia University) is professor of psychology and Speech Communication at The University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. She and Haight have known Edith Hudley for years and, in this book, share the insights she has given them that have enlarged their own understanding of human development.
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Preface Introduction Part 1: Childhood 1. Family 2. Watching, Listening, Questioning 3. That Little Switch 4. Mamie's Death 5. Other Mothers 6. Community 7. Racism and Resistance 8. The Dead Return Interlude 1: Religion and Spirituality Part 2: Youth 9. Eighth Grade 10. Working for Miz A. 11. Protection against Predators 12. Keeping to the Right Path 13. Segregation and Integration Interlude 2: Oppression and Resistance Part 3: Married Life 14. Courtship 15. Outsmarting Mr. Bill and Cousin Oscar 16. Working in the Shipyards 17. Aaron's Death 18. Family Troubles 19. No More Babies 20. Storekeeping 21. Edna and Kathareen 22. The Accident 23. Mother Ewing Interlude 3: Mentoring Part 4: Raising Children 24. Raising Sand about School 25. Working with the Teachers 26. Chastising Children 27. Two Different Children 28. Fathers 29. Other People's Children Interlude 4: Physical Discipline Part 5: Later years 30. Meeting Floyd 31. Floyd and His Sons 32. Little Edith and Lulu May 33. Reaching out in Salt Lake City 34. Thoughts about Death Interlude 5: Narrative Appendix A: Chronology of Important Events in the Life of Edith V.P. Hudley Appendix B: Important People in the Life of Edith V.P. Hudley Appendix C: Some Notes for Students Index
Preface Introduction Part 1: Childhood 1. Family 2. Watching, Listening, Questioning 3. That Little Switch 4. Mamie's Death 5. Other Mothers 6. Community 7. Racism and Resistance 8. The Dead Return Interlude 1: Religion and Spirituality Part 2: Youth 9. Eighth Grade 10. Working for Miz A. 11. Protection against Predators 12. Keeping to the Right Path 13. Segregation and Integration Interlude 2: Oppression and Resistance Part 3: Married Life 14. Courtship 15. Outsmarting Mr. Bill and Cousin Oscar 16. Working in the Shipyards 17. Aaron's Death 18. Family Troubles 19. No More Babies 20. Storekeeping 21. Edna and Kathareen 22. The Accident 23. Mother Ewing Interlude 3: Mentoring Part 4: Raising Children 24. Raising Sand about School 25. Working with the Teachers 26. Chastising Children 27. Two Different Children 28. Fathers 29. Other People's Children Interlude 4: Physical Discipline Part 5: Later years 30. Meeting Floyd 31. Floyd and His Sons 32. Little Edith and Lulu May 33. Reaching out in Salt Lake City 34. Thoughts about Death Interlude 5: Narrative Appendix A: Chronology of Important Events in the Life of Edith V.P. Hudley Appendix B: Important People in the Life of Edith V.P. Hudley Appendix C: Some Notes for Students Index
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