39 pages • 1 hour read
Anne MoodyComing Of Age In Mississippi
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1968A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Anne Moody's Coming of Age in Mississippi is a poignant autobiography detailing her journey in the civil rights movement. Praised for its raw honesty and vivid storytelling, it offers profound insights into systemic racism. However, some readers find it emotionally exhausting and occasionally repetitive. Overall, it's a compelling, crucial read that illuminates historical struggles.
Who Should Read Coming Of Age In Mississippi?
Readers who enjoy Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody often appreciate powerful narratives of civil rights and personal resilience. Fans of works like The Autobiography of Malcolm X and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou will find Moody's memoir equally compelling for its poignant, firsthand insights into the struggle against racial injustice.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
870L