I never thought I'd see the day that the world would want to hear what two old Negro women have to say," says Bessie Delany. But Bessie and her sister, Sadie, born in 1893 and 1891, saw plenty, by eating a low-fat, high-vegetable diet and outliving the "old Rebby boys" who once almost lynched Sadie. Born to a former slave whose owners broke the law by teaching him to read, the sisters got a solid education. North …showed first 75 words of 573 total…

…showed last 75 words of 573 total…thriving in today's world. This is a great play! Easy, inspiring and well paced, it is suitable for almost any audience! I recommend this play to anyone interested in history, African-American or otherwise. We should always listen to those who have lived good lives. I felt as if I was sitting at their feet listening to stories and advice! I wish more people who are this sensible would write down their life stories and experiences!