Marla
asked
Laila Ibrahim:
WHY did you put the fictional speech in the book of Susan B Anthony? ON what basis, just to fit your story line? On what did you base that?
Laila Ibrahim
This answer contains spoilers…
(view spoiler)[Hello. Thanks for your question.
I put in that conversation based on historical facts about the tension between those advocating for universal franchise, for women suffrage and for black male suffrage. You may want to read African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote to learn more about those tensions. I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect there despite those tactics.
(https://www.amazon.com/African-Americ...)
I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect despite those tactics.
( https://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Justic...)
I'm a huge fan of Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to accomplishing something large and important that has been a blessing in my life. I'm interested in the mistakes and compromises people make to accomplish their goals. I think it's best for us to understand that our ancestors--especially the great ones--were complicated, imperfect human beings--just as we are.
Laila (hide spoiler)]
I put in that conversation based on historical facts about the tension between those advocating for universal franchise, for women suffrage and for black male suffrage. You may want to read African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote to learn more about those tensions. I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect there despite those tactics.
(https://www.amazon.com/African-Americ...)
I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect despite those tactics.
( https://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Justic...)
I'm a huge fan of Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to accomplishing something large and important that has been a blessing in my life. I'm interested in the mistakes and compromises people make to accomplish their goals. I think it's best for us to understand that our ancestors--especially the great ones--were complicated, imperfect human beings--just as we are.
Laila (hide spoiler)]
More Answered Questions
Sandra The Old Woman in a Van
asked
Laila Ibrahim:
I am just laughing (in a good way) because I am also a birth doula, and while reading the birth scene in Yellow Crocus I was thinking - finally someone can write a good labor and delivery scene. Only later did I read your blurb and discovered you are a birth doula. Doula’s rock!!! Thanks for writing and absolutely wonderful story?
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more