The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman | 
pickOne of my 2021 goals is to read a Black classic every month, because it's a huge gaping hole in my education. Can I blame my high school at this point? :)
I enjoyed this, but found it slow in the middle. The more feisty Miss Jane, the better, and the parts where she plays a supporting role just weren't as dynamic. Still, an overall pick.
#readharder #historicalfictionwithpocorlgbtqprotagonist @bookriot #mmdchallenge #ownvoicesbook
so-soWhen first published in the 1970s The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman might have a fresh look into the lives for the formerly enslaved and their fight for equality. Unfortunately, the book does not stand the test of time and Jane's story seems common to those with knowledge of Black History after the Civil War. It doesn't help the narrative that Miss Pittman herself is somewhat a reluctant narrative and doesn't feel that her story is special.
pickLoved most things about this book. Calling it an autobiography rubs me the wrong way, but the voice is strong and well studied, the plot is of excellent constructed, the characters are vivid. No other complaints. 5 out of 5 on GR
Audiobook seven. Fiction presented as non fiction. I‘ve had this recommended to me a few times.
LMAO I like Miss Jane already. #currentlyreading #fiction #blacklitsy #blitsy
As usual, I am at work for the beginning of #LitsyPartyOfOne. These are two books I‘d like to read/finish this time. I have more at home that fit the category of POc.
pickMiss Jane Pittman's story begins in the South with Emancipation and continues until the early days of the Civil Rights movement, which means this spans over 100 years. Rather than a long saga that attempts to cover all those years, Jane's story, and that of the people around her, consists of her recollections. Lots of sadness here and there, but her strong spirit keeps her going. Realistic fiction. Read for year 1971 of my #birthdaychallenge.
I've had this book FOREVER. Since I was a kid! Inexplicably I've never read it, yet it has come with me on all my moves over the years and survived hundreds of book culls. I'm finally reading it now, because it was published in 1971 and that's the year I am on now for my #birthdaychallenge reading. I know it's supposed to be good. Better late than never, right?
My #24in48 plan...say goodbye in the AM tomorrow to my two older kids as they go back to their colleges 😢. Finish any current reads (not shown). Then start on the books on the right (stacked vertically). Hoping March #3 is ready for pickup today. Cisneros and Dunne are for #LitsyAtoZ, Jane Pittman for year 1971 of my #birthdaychallenge. Books on left (horizontal) are as my mood strikes. I know I won't get to them all but will enjoy trying!!
