Review: Up Home

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Ruth J. Simmons 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 05 September 2023

What a beautiful yet easy read to welcome in the last summer days! Grab a copy of Up Home: One Girl’s Journey by Ruth J. Simmons from your local bookstore and get ready for an inspiring memoir.

Simmons was the youngest of 12 children. Her parents were extremely impoverished sharecroppers in Texas. Nevertheless, Simmons became the first Black president of an Ivy League university. I don’t want to say too much, because I want you to read the dang book, but this was definitely an uplifting read.

I was inspired reading about Simmons and how she overcame adversities. I am always inspired by how hard our ancestors of colour worked to become educated, especially those who pushed to have education become what it was when I experienced academia. Truly a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

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