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Close to My Heart: An Autobiography
This is the autobiography of a quiet woman whose exceptional social conscience and actions are an example of the influence one person can have on society without being either rich or in a lofty political position. As a young woman, Dorothy Sterling's concern for working people in America led her to the Communist Party in the 1930's, a refuge for many with noble intentions.
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Hardcover
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320 pages
Published
February 1st 2005
by Quantuck Lane Press
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Reading Dorothy Sterling's "Mary Jane" when I was in grade school first sparked my interest in multi-cultural history which led to my dissertation topic and life-long research interest. It was good to read her story, particularly her thoughts on White women writing about Black history. She also reiterates my philosophy that everyone can make a positive difference and that respect for the individual is paramount.
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Dorothy Sterling (Dannenberg) was a Jewish-American writer and historian.
She was born and grew up in New York City, attended Wellesley College, and graduated from Barnard College in 1934. After college, she worked as a journalist and writer in New York for several years. In 1937, she married Philip Sterling, also a writer. In the 1940s, she worked for Life Magazine for 8 years. In early 1968, 448 ...more
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She was born and grew up in New York City, attended Wellesley College, and graduated from Barnard College in 1934. After college, she worked as a journalist and writer in New York for several years. In 1937, she married Philip Sterling, also a writer. In the 1940s, she worked for Life Magazine for 8 years. In early 1968, 448 ...more
