This is mostly for people who remember this random movie and want to watch it again. The ditchdiggers daughters tv movie 1997 full cast. The story is pretty much told chronologically and focuses on yvonne thornton, the. From the slums of harlem to the stage of the apollo theatre to the halls of an ivy league medical school, the ditchdiggers daughters tells of a black family of all girls who transcends race and gender to rekindle our belief in the american spirit. In her inspirational 1995 memoir the ditchdiggers daughters, dr. Feb 23, 1997 in many ways the ditchdiggers daughters adheres to the well worn path of a genre best described as the black struggle in an injust white america.
The ditchdiggers daughters is the story of donald thornton, a laborer, and his wife tass, a domestic, who. Or for people who want to see the role that gave kimberly elise her first award a cableace award for best supporting actress in a tv miniseries or movie. The ditchdigger s daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but righton insights gave his children their road map. It is the story of a man who dared to dream that his black daughters would someday become doctorsand who guided them to achieve the seemingly impossible. The ditchdigger s daughters is laced with donald thorntons persuasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but righton insights that gave his children their road map to a better life. The ditchdiggers daughter general background information taken from. Timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Anyways, all i can say is i am glad i could read this book. Incorporating her father s common sense and folk wisdom, a biography by a new jersey doctor tells how her parents, who held down multiple jobs and transmitted strong values to their six daughters, inspired them to reach success. By age twentyseven he had five children to raiseall girls, and no boys.
Thorntons father fought in world war ii as a navy seaman, second class. The ditchdigger s daughters tv movie 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The book sold at auction, meaning that more than one publisher wanted to publish it. I found the book was good and i appreciated that dr. Or for people who miss heavyhanded family channel movies. Thornton paints a loving portrait of her father, donald thornton, a black new jersey laborer, who. Donald thornton urged his five daughters to seek the educational and professional opportunities that were unavailable to him in. Not too shabby for a self described ditchdigger whose words of inspiration to his daughters went like this. The ditchdiggers daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but righton insights gave his children their road map to a. The ditchdiggers daughters and the importance of fathers. Yvonne thornton has written a family biography that is as moving as it is inspiring. A black familys astonishing success story yvonne s. Jul 28, 2010 today, two daughters are physicians highrisk obstetrician and psychiatrist, one an oral surgeon, one a nurse and one an attorney.
The story is pretty much told chronologically and focuses on yvonne thornton, the middle daughter. Jo coudert the author describes her experiences as an african american girl growing up in fort monmouth, new jersey, and how she and her sisters formed a singing group to finance their education and went on to. Feb 20, 1997 timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. It is the story of a man who dared to dream that his black daughters would someday become doctorsand who guided them to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thornton born november 21, 1947 is an american obstetriciangynecologist, musician and author, best known for her memoir, the ditchdiggers. They also say the book was written without their knowledge or permission. From the operating room to the family dinner table, something to prove chronicles her journey to achieve. The ditchdiggers daughters was written by one of donalds six girls, dr. The ditchdigger s daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but righton insights gave his children their road map to a better life. This book chronicles the lives of the thornton family, a black family living in a transitional time in us history. Entertaining yet inspiringa welcome antidote to the many recent books that. Incorporating her fathers common sense and folk wisdom, a biography by a new jersey doctor tells how her parents, who held down multiple jobs and transmitted strong values to their six daughters, inspired them to reach success. The ditchdiggers daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but righton insights gave his children their road map.
Sisters, united in success, are divided on the details. Thornton ladies, i am sure your mother is happy that her wish has come true, to have her familys story told in a book that is in the library. The ditchdigger s daughters paperback edition personalized and autographed the ditchdigger s daughters is the inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of an unusual man who was as clearheaded as he was ambitious and determined. The book, the ditchdigger s daughters is a tribute to dr. The history in this book was wonderful and it was a quick read. This book gave me donald thornton wisdom to be the best, never mind that my colleagues are faster and younger. The ditchdiggers daughters book notes culture bean. Thornton, jo coudert carol publishing group, 1995 social science 261 pages. Here is the description of the book as found on amazon. I enjoyed reading the story of her struggles and success and how her parents inspired and aided her. Thorntons father and celebrates her familys fulfillment of the american dream. The ditchdiggers daughters, a black familys astonishing.
The ditchdiggers daughters is an excellent memoir that is easy to follow. Apr 10, 2020 the ditchdigger s daughters by yvonne s. A black familys astonishing success story nook book ebook overview you may also like product details. Two physicians, an attorney, a court stenographer, a dentist and a registered nurse.
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This memoir describes how, with seemingly unfailing energy and determination, donald thornton, working two jobs, saw each of his six daughters obtain an education and become established in a successful career. Home about books the ditchdigger s daughters, a black familys the ditchdigger s daughters, a black familys astonishing success story signed. Two of the reallife sisters portrayed in the television movie. I had loved the movie and wanted to read the book usually it is the other way around. The ditchdiggers daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a. Thornton and kensington publishing corporation staff 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The ditchdiggers daughters books, inspirational books. Incorporating her fathers common sense and folk wisdom, a biography by a new jersey doctor tells how her parents, who held down multiple jobs and transmitted strong values to their six daughters, inspired them to succeed. The ditchdiggers daughters 1995 edition open library. The ditchdiggers daughters is the story of donald thornton, a laborer, and his wife tass, a domestic, who managed to shepherd their six daughters into careers of professional status.
The ditchdigger s daughters book summary and study guide. In many ways the ditchdiggers daughters adheres to the well worn path of a genre best described as the black struggle in an injust white america. The ditchdiggers daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but righton insights gave his children their road map to a better life. Donald thornton urged his five daughters to seek the educational and professional opportunities that were unavailable to him in 1940s america, working two jobs to ensure their success.
A black familys astonishing success story birch lane press book. Thornton updated the characters in the book when it was rereleased. The ditchdiggers daughters is a loving memoir of how a poor and uneducated black laborer, a child of the great depression, overcame incredible obstacles to give his daughters a better life. I enjoyed reading the story of her struggles and success and how her parents inspired and aided her and her sisters to be the best they could be. When i first picked this book up, i was feeling a little defeated and exasperated about my job. But im not always gonna be around to look after you, and no mans gonna come along and offer to take care of you because you aint lightskinned. Donalds persuasive common sense, folk wisdom and righton insights gave them the skills they would need to overcome obstacles in their paths to success. Such is the case with the ditchdiggers daughters, airing on cables family channel at 6 p. I recomend you read her book the ditch diggers daughters, an important historic and social document detailing a. The remarkable power of family values as articulated by an uneducated black man and his wife is played out in this loving memoir. A black familys astonishing success story by yvonne s. Did the daughters realize how different their dad was from other people. Books to read my books great movies to watch excellent movies sr1 black families.
The book describes tehir upbringing which was most full. The ditchdiggers daughters is the inspirational story of a family with a strong role model who set family values above all else. Mar 28, 2008 the ditchdigger s daughters is the inspirational story of a family with a strong role model who set family values about all else. The story is pretty much told chronologically and focuses on yvonne thornton, the middle. Jo coudert the biography of an african american familys struggle to be a success in spite of the prejudices and hardships that hindered them. Donalds persuasive common sense, folk wisdom, and righton insights gave them the skills they would need to overcome obstacles in their paths to success. The ditchdiggers daughters books, inspirational books, book. Incorporating her fathers common sense and folk wisdom, a biography by a new jersey doctor tells how her parents, who held down multiple jobs and transmitted strong values to their six daughters, inspired them. A black familys astonishing success story greenlight by thornton, yvonne author mar 2008 paperback by thornton, yvonne isbn.
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