Description
Author Alice Childress
Publisher Independence Publishers; First Edition (January 1, 1956)
Binding hardcover without dust jacket
ConditionFine condition, some wear on edges and no dustjacket, binding is strong. This is a first edition of a rare and important book
Summary
First published in Paul Robeson’s newspaper, Freedom, and composed of a series of conversations between Mildred, a black domestic, and her friend Marge, Like One of the Family is a wry, incisive portrait of working women in Harlem in the 1950’s.
"Like One of the Family: Conversations from a Domestic's Life" by Alice Childress offers a poignant and engaging series of conversations between Mildred, an African-American domestic worker, and her friend Marge. Written in the 1950s, Childress captures the humor, wit, and resilience of African-American women working in domestic roles while highlighting the struggles and systemic racism they face. With sharp observations and authentic dialogue, Childress provides readers with a deeply personal and sociopolitical commentary on race, gender, and labor in mid-20th century America. A groundbreaking work, this book remains a vital contribution to African-American literature and feminist discourse.