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Brown Girl, Brownstones
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4 out of 5
Based on 1,084 Ratings and 83 Reviews

Book Description
The story of the coming of age of the daughter of Barbadian immigrants living in Brooklyn druing the Depression and the Second World War. She realizes that only by accepting the dreams of both her parents can she gain independence. The author has previously written "Praisesong for the Widow".
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PublisherChatham Bookseller
BindingHardcover (14 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages310
ISBN-100911860118
ISBN-13978-0911860115
Publication Date06/1959
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About Paule Marshall (Author) : Paule Marshall is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Paule Marshall include Brown Girl, Brownstones (Contemporary Classics by Women).
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