Status Updates From An American Story

I found Ms. Dickerson's book to be a compelling read. She encapsulates what it is to be a person moving through an imperfect society and the need to keep your emotions in check, even at the detriment of being seen as somewhat callous and shallow. This memoir is off-the-cuff and, truly, only the top layer of a what, I presume, is a very deep-thinking and deeply feeling woman.

I am finished with this book and it is very engaging. Great, thought-provoking read.

I am about 1/3 into this book and it is very engaging. Great read so far.

Wow, its unbelievable how women in society are looked down upon simply because they're WOMEN. Women are as powerful as any man in this world. Debra is an inspiring person. I'm amazed by her self confidence and determination. She's one though female!

She decides to go into the Air Force.I guess the military runs in the family. Like Father like Daughter? i hope the best for her to come.

After reading the first two chapters of this book, i began to admire this women more and more.Coming from a lower class family and enrolling into a GIFTED school is astonishing. Although, entering the third and fourth chapter, when Debra is finishing High school and is planning out her future, she makes a decision, which in my opinion, wasn't the best.

True account of a black woman growing up in 1970's St. Louis.