Maggie's American Dream

The Life and Times of a Black Family

By: James P. Comer

Narrated by: Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis

The true story of Maggie Comer, an illiterate Southern Black woman who moves North to escape poverty and sexual and physical abuse. Unable to get the educuation she desperately desires, Maggie vows that her children will be educated. Working as a domestic, she raises five children who end up earning a total of thirteen college degrees between them.

Told first in Maggie's own moving words, and then through those of her son, James, Maggie's American Dream celebrates the heroic efforts of African-American individuals and families who struggle for success despite powerful, social, economic, and educational hardships. Black Enterprise Magazine proclaim, "This touching and funny book issues a powerful challenge to us all to make our children's lives more meaningful. Dare to dream Maggie's American Dream for your family."©1988 James P. Comer, M.D.; (P)1993 Richard Leiter

An inspiring Memoir Narrative

Worth listening to. A very different story telling method but it worked. Well and kep me engaged

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story of our people’s triumph and perseverance. A very hopeful listen in a time where our collective dream for more seems to be fading. A great oral history and quick listen. Would highly recommend.

must read!!!!!!

I think everyone should read this book, especially African Americans!!!! So much realism, insight, wisdom and truth about family values and living without excuses.

Wonderful

Maggie’s American dream was a small book but filled with so much listening pleasure I enjoyed the book from the very beginning to the very end it was well worth the purchase. I rank Maggie’s American dream a must read or a must listen to. Enjoyed it

Consistent Character of Progressive Action

I love the progressive will & action highlighted in the biography of Mrs. and Mr. comer. All throughout the book I could feel & hear it! I have no excuses after/before reading this as a black woman in America. Period.