On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie Hardcover – January 1, 1997

I recently re-read this wonderful book as well as the preceding books by both Delany sisters and Amy Hill Hearth. They have been treasures on my bookshelf for years. This one is unique - imagine being 107 years old and still sharp in memory dealing with losing her beloved younger sister with whom she lived for well over 100 years. The memories! The challenges they faced together!The love of family! They outlived their siblings and close friends and their contribution to the world thru their work, knowledge and joyful living is immeasureable. Sarah lived to 108.If you have lost someone dear to you - partner, parent, child, friend, then this book will help you heal. There is life after loss and it takes time, but finding strength in faith will help. I love the intelligence of this woman as she inspires, reflects, and continues her journey living day to day with gratitude and compassion for others.Don't miss this book and the two others by the Delany sisters who were "discovered" by Amy Hill Hearth. Discover secrets of longevity! Discover two different personalities and how they faced life with optimism and courage.

Sadie and Bessie Delany lived together for over 100 years before Bessie died at the age of 104 in the home that the two sisters shared. They were well-educated African-American women in an era when few blacks or women attended college. Sadie was a teacher and Bessie worked as a dentist. The sisters were devoted to each other and Bessie's death was a severe blow to her older sister.The original story about the sisters is told in "Having Our Say". This book by Sadie chronicles her experiences in learning to live without her sister in the difficult first year after Bessie's death. Sadie's faith, common sense, love, and wisdom come shining through in this little book.

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I loved this book, and was really touched by it. It tells the story of Sadie's younger sister Bessie who died at 104, and it explains all the flowers in Bessie's garden which she loved. I thought that the story was moving and spiritual. It makes you think that life should not be wasted, and to live it to the fullest. I think that this book would be loved by young, and old alike. Garden lovers would especially enjoy this. Sadie had such wonderful memories of her sister, and she talks about her family as well as everyday life in a year since she lost Bessie. A BEAUTIFUL, MOVING BOOK.

I ordered this book after having read "Having Our Say..... I had seen the movie and wanted to know how the older sister dealt with being on her own. I am sure that writing this book was therapy for her being alone for the first time in her life without her sister, amazing. It seem they were like twins in a way, always together. I love the way Sadie talked about how she filled the void in her life. A flower for each memory so to speak in Bessie's flower garden. I truly enjoyed this book. This is a another treasure of mine.

There was more to say and I'm so glad she was able to say it! I've enjoyed all the Delaney sisters' books, and thought they had the last word, but this is a gift of remembrance that isn't old or old fashioned. It's a reality check that will enrich anyone who reads it. Makes a wonderful gift, especially for anyone who has read earlier Delaney sisters books. Nice presentation worthy of the collection.

The book looks over Sadie's life with Bessie. It is a pretty said book she seems depressed a lot because of Bessie's death. It is a very nice book that describes the small moments that happened in their life like Bessie working in the garden and her last breath on earth. It's a nice read but sad.

Loved the story