๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ: Detroit White Girl ๐
๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ: Constance McMurray โ๏ธ
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“Detroit White Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up in Detroit” by Constance McMurray is a compelling and heartfelt read. In Constanceโs home, books held a special place. Her grandmother, a warm and nurturing figure, often read aloud to Constance and her brothers. She was also a talented cook who lovingly prepared holiday meals for the entire extended family.
In 1948, Detroitโs population was nearing its peak. The city was deeply segregated at the time, with Black residents confined to specific neighborhoods. Constanceโs family doctor, Dr. Walter Reed, had his practice just a short walk from her house. On one occasion during her childhood, while she was out grocery shopping, the Reeds spotted her and kindly brought her to the safety of their home.
Constance inherited her love for cinema from her mother. Later in life, she revisited her childhood home with her husband Charles, reliving the memories that shaped her early years.
The photographs included in this memoir made me feel even more connected to the author. Reading this book sparked in me a desire to visit Detroit someday. It also made me reflect fondly on my own childhood home, with all its treasured memories. One of my favorite moments was when the Reeds took young Constance in and ensured she was safeโa reminder of the kind of caring neighborhood we all hope to be part of. This beautifully written memoir was an absolute joy to read.
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โ Book Is Available On Amazon and barnesandnoble.com
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