Synopsis
In this beautifully evocative tale of life in the segregated South, Clifton L. Taulbert looks back at his "colored" childhood with deep pride, striking honesty, and unusual affection. Undaunted by the segregation, Taulbert's aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and friends are a loving, dignified, and humorous lot. Together they instill in young Taulbert a deep sense of community, optimism, and self-worth. Whether trying to pick 200 pounds of cotton in one day, eagerly awaiting the yearly arrival of the minstrel show and the chance to see the beautiful colored ladies on stage, or learning a life lesson from his grandfather, Taulbert had faith that, despite the hardships of his young life, he could realize his dreams.
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"Taulbert's home was no ghetto. It was an enclave rich in cultural values that have remained his lifelong guides."
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What a pleasure!
It has been a great pleasure and privilege to publish this book which brings to life a time and place now gone, and a group of people who loved and nurtured each other under the very difficult circumstances of segregation.
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Once upon a Time When We Were Colored
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 57518886-75
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Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored
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Albury Publishing, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1997
ISBN 10: 1577780280
ISBN 13: 9781577780281
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Seller: James Lasseter, Jr, Brooksville, FL, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Volume itself has white cloth covers with gold lettering on the spine. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. Signed, inscribed and dated by the author, Clifton Taulbert, on the page opposite the title page, as follows: "Dorothy/Enjoy/Clifton Taulbert/10-16-01/." A very nice copy. Signed By the Author. Seller Inventory # 002505
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Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 12 mo., hardcover, near fine in brown and beige decorative dj. 154 pp. A journey home to the Mississippi Delta community of his own humble childhood became Clifton Taulbert's Christmas gift to his son-- a trip to meet the people who had mentored and inspired Clifton as a boy, to see first-hand the value of family, community and love. Book. Seller Inventory # 77765