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The Women of Brewster Place

by Gloria Naylor (1982)

About this book

The Women of Brewster Place depicts seven courageous black women struggling to survive life's harsh realities. . Each woman has an individual story to tell. Their stories include the trials and tribulations they endured to end up at Brewster Place; Brewster Place is a dead end street that is cut off from the rest of the town. The seven women include: Mattie Michael, Etta Mae Johnson, Kiswana Browne, Lucielia Louise Turner, Cora Lee, and Lorraine and Theresa,.

Setting / LocationUnited States / Global
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Figure / Community

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