Customer Reviews:
 An inspirational story filled with sadness and success. May 29, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In this true story of a Mississippi sharecroppers' daughter who struggled to survive and overcome a less than adequate education, Blossom deserves the "never say never" award. Clearly, a less determined person would have fallen by the wayside. She shares the sorrow and rejection she experienced when her mother died, and well-meaning relatives identify all of the children they want to take in, except her. She shows pride, when her father flatly rejects all of their offers, letting them know "take all or none." It's amazing that this single parent household existed and thrived, long before the term "single-parent household" was popular. Blossom's father, withstanding harsh criticism, faced danger of losing his children to the state, no one can argue that this African American Man did an excellent job in raising his children. This remarkable young lady, referred to as "not being apt" goes on to finish high school, graduate from college and medical school, but not without overcoming seemingly unsurmountable odds. It's a great success story!
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