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It‘s easy to see why Davis takes so much pride in what her mother was able to accomplish. I found the history of numbers running (which I knew nothing about) interesting, especially given the backdrop of Detroit in the 1970‘s. Even though this is a personal and unique story, it also provides an expanded view of American history.

Very loving and very interesting.

The topic is very interesting - I‘ve heard about the numbers, but never actually knew what it was. This story not only gives you the history of Detroit‘s illegal lottery, but gives a good picture of life among upper middle class Blacks and how the city grew and changed over the years. The audio is a little slow, but it‘s got enough info to keep you going.

I loved this audiobook. The writing was beautiful, and listening to Davis‘s gentle, clear, potent voice was almost like meditating. Everything she wrote seems even more meaningful when conveyed through her (seriously, unusually wonderful, especially for an author) narration. I thought the balance between personal reflections, stories about her indomitable mother, and historical data about Detroit and its Numbers culture was perfect.

Our Pearls pick for the month of August is an exciting one and we can‘t wait to read this. The World According to Fannie Davis will have us on the edge of our seat!

It's a book I would have never read if it hadn't been chosen by my book club, mostly because I'm not interested in the numbers, neither in the story of a woman running them.
Because of this lack of interest, I found some parts of the book dull and boring. However, it's a well-written book with interesting facts about the numbers, Detroit and of course about Fannie Davis, the author's mother.

Such a beautiful tribute, fascinating story, and personal/historical look at Numbers. I learned so much and really enjoyed this read. Highly recommended for book groups - so much to discuss. 📚👥

Just finished this for my IRL book club meeting on Wednesday. Our next book is Perfect Peace.

Really interesting, moving memoir about one of the only female Numbers runner in Detroit in the 1960‘s through the early 1990‘s. Lots of tidbits about the city, the game and the family who are all intertwined in the author‘s story.

Brilliant memoir. Read Daddy Was a Numbers Runner by Louise Meriwether as well if you haven't.

Next up: my library book smells like weed. That‘s a good sign, right?

A fascinating look at Fannie Davis‘s life through the eyes of her mother. Would make a good companion read to The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio

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Just listened to new-to-me writer Bridgett M. Davis on a Fresh Air episode from Monday. She was such an interesting guest with a wonderfully gentle yet authoritative way of speaking. Now I want to read (or, better yet, listen to) this book. 🎧 📚