Believe us (and Sly Stone) when we tell you that Having Our Say is a family affair. Although the memoir is told through the eyes of sisters Sadie and Bessie, the book follows the multi-generational journey of the well-respected Delany clan. As we follow each generation—the grandparents, parents, siblings, and nieces and nephews—we see just how tight this one-of-a-kind family is. No matter what comes their way—from Jim Crow to WW2—their strong bonds prove to be their saving grace.
Questions About Family
- How do the Delanys maintain such strong familial bonds?
- In your eyes, how are Sadie and Bessie able to stay so close for so long?
- What does the life of Little Hubie say about the importance of family to the Delanys?
- In your opinion, why do the sisters never have families of their own?