Girl in the Mirror: Three Generations of Black Women in Motion

by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Deborah Chasman (Editor)

Three Generations of Black Women in Motion In this vivid family memoir told in the voices of three generations of women, poet Natasha Tarpley sets her own migrations in the context of a long line of African-Americans' stories.

Genres: History

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 1998

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't know what to expect from the book since the author is famous for mostly children's books but I was really wrong. This book speaks to the courage that black women have had for centuries making journeys across the world to make a better life for themselves and generations to come. My book club also had the pleasure to meet the author at one of our meetings.

[Malynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This poetic and heartfelt memoir spanning 3 generations of women and their intertwining patterns of love despite struggle is perfect.

[Ciana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because I am writing a similar novel about a family of women, and wanted to see what had been written. Tarpley's novel reads more like poetry. In the first two sections it is less of a story and more the recalling of memories. The last section definitely ties the book together in discussing the bond between mothers and daughters, and how their stories intertwine and are ever evolving. Interesting read but I wanted more of a story and not poetic prose.