The Ditchdigger's Daughters: A Black Family's Astonishing Success Story by Yvonne S. Thornton - 2001-12-01

Kensington Publishing Corporation. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

[ Edition: reprint ]. Good Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Publisher: Kensington Pub Date: 1/1/2002 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 272

Kensington Publishing Corporation. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2002. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2002. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2002. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2002. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Kensington Publishing Corporation. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York, NY : Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp. , 2002 Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp., New York. 2002. Hardcover. Stated First Kensington Printing 2002/First Printing by Line Number. New Introduction by the Author. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($24.00). Goldenrod boards with maroon overlay on the spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. 261 pp 8vo. This is a success story in the mold of Walter Williams. Donald Thornton was a ditchdigger in NJ who was committed to making a success of his daughter's lives. He and his wife did all they could to make the six girls hit the books and stay out of trouble. In addition to academics he turned the girls into a rhythm and blues band that played at the Apollo Theater. Of the girls, two became doctors, one a dentist, one a lawyer, one a nurse, and one a court stenographer. Truly a success story based on a father with a dream and a roadmap to a better life for his girls. A clean… Read More

New York: Kensington (1995, 1st Kensington pub. 2002), 2002. Book. Fine. Hardcover. (x) 261 pp, introducion, b/w plates; 8vo, cream/wine boards, fine; priced dust jacket near fine.