It is the story of Anne Monody's struggle to deal with the race the racist society she is born into and her fight for freedom for herself and fellow African Americans. ... Moody tells of her hardships of growing up poor and black at the time and one can see how she changes and grows living in the United States at the time. ... The main character, Anne Moody, always saw a purpose for her life, while she struggled through life's hardships. ...

• Word Count: 317
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School