Synopsis The acting couple of Ossie David and Ruby Dee, who celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1998, switch off narrating this dual memoir. They recall their individual upbringings, his in the Southern U.S., hers in the North, their first meeting as co-performers on Broadway in 1945, their lives as Black entertainers in film, on stage, and on television, and the struggles and triumphs associated with their work as Civil Rights advocates. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-11-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 476 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.8 in | | Weight: | 31.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Published to coincide with their 50th wedding anniversary, this captivating, inspiring autobiography of Ossie and Ruby Davis lifts the veil of public image, media hype, and mystique to reveal the real-life dilemmas and rewards of their lifelong search for purpose and value. of photos.
Industry Reviews Ossie and Ruby celebrate 50 years of togetherness. Kakutani
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