Madam C.J. Walker, Entrepreneur, written by A'Lelia Perry Bundles
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Pages: 112
Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography
Rating: Thumbs Up!!
In this biography we learn of the life, times and contributions of millionaire Madam C. J. Walker. Her life was not always easy, and within her lifetime she went from a washing maid to an entrepreneur in hair products/care. She was inspired at the age of 37 by a speech given by Margaret Murray Washington (wife of Booker T. Washington).
In this time, women were to have tiny waist and long hair. The long hair was very hard to achieve for African American women, until Madam C.J. Walkers natural and vegtable based hair solutions came along. In the long run, this woman not only changed the appearance but the mindset of her peers. She is an inspiration.
I enjoyed learning about Madam C.J. Walker and the impact she has made on the African American community. Not only was the book easy to read, but the pictures add meaning and understanding to the times. The effort of the author in research is shown over and over and I rated this book at a "Thumbs Up!!"
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