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That Mean Old Yesterday Audiobook
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Stacey Patton penned this moving memoir describing her tumultuous childhood growing up first in a state institution and then in a fractured foster family. She makes a strong case to illustrate how the brutal legacy of slavery continues to affect African-American families today. "... a document ... striking in its endeavor to relate a unique individual experience to broader communal life."-Kirkus Reviews
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"I deeply enjoyed this book. It was very well written and the story had my emotions all over the place. It was a roller coaster but so worth it. This book was a great read. The relationship between slavery and abuse today was amazing. I had never thought the two were so similar. "
— Sy (5 out of 5 stars)
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"… a document … striking in its endeavor to relate a unique individual experience to broader communal life.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" That Mean Old Yesterday is a shocking but up lifting autobiography by award-winning journalist Stacey Patton "
— The, 1/5/2014 -
" I deeply enjoyed this book. It was very well written and the story had my emotions all over the place. It was a roller coaster but so worth it. This book was a great read. The relationship between slavery and abuse today was amazing. I had never thought the two were so similar. "
— Sy, 12/14/2013 -
" Really fascinating history. Basically describes how spanking became a central part of African American culture. Parents found spanking to be a way to keep white Americans from attacking their children for breaking rules of division. Well researched and handled. "
— Sunshine, 12/6/2013 -
" What a remarkable woman! I love how Stacey interagated historical fact with her own personal story. I learned that some ofthe mistakes that we make within our families are generational. It opened my eyes to child abuse within the African American community. "
— Catherine, 8/14/2013 -
" This book peered into soul by helping me understanding yesterday and face tommorrow. "
— Sonya, 4/30/2013 -
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— Monique, 4/25/2013 -
" I was so touched by Stacy Patton's tale of surviving an abusive childhood and at the same time offering a brief history of slavery in America. This memoir is an amazing testament of a young girl's unbreakable will to overcome. "
— Ruth, 3/7/2013 -
" Excellent. You must read this. "
— Smithb, 5/31/2011 -
" A hard life told by an amazing woman, I loved 'That Mean Old Yesterday' so much so that I actually had a chat with Stacy Patton herself. She's a lovely woman! "
— Kennice, 5/22/2011 -
" This book opened my eyes to issues I didn't know existed in my nice sheltered world. Patton does an excellent job of objectively reporting the history of slavery and then showing how fears left over from that sad chapter in our history destroyed her childhood. "
— Gretchen, 5/17/2011 -
" I found the analogy of the foster care system to slavery very interesting. She makes a compelling argument. I found myself rooting for Stacy to come out on top. "
— Mary, 5/15/2011 -
" Wow what a story. The first part, when she was a young girl, was told with great voice. The part of her high school years was a bit lacking in depth in comparison. All well written. A sad, depressing story but worth reading. (And for her I hope worth telling.) "
— Lori, 3/4/2011 -
" I was so touched by Stacy Patton's tale of surviving an abusive childhood and at the same time offering a brief history of slavery in America. This memoir is an amazing testament of a young girl's unbreakable will to overcome. "
— Ruth, 2/7/2011 -
" What a remarkable woman! I love how Stacey interagated historical fact with her own personal story. I learned that some ofthe mistakes that we make within our families are generational. It opened my eyes to child abuse within the African American community. "
— Catherine, 8/26/2010 -
" I obviously live a sheltered life. I cannot imagine children being raised this way. It is sad to imagine that this kind of abuse is still happening. <br/> <br/>Congrats to Ms Patton for being a survivor. It makes me look for more opportunities to be a positive roll model. "
— Craig, 5/9/2010 -
" Really fascinating history. Basically describes how spanking became a central part of African American culture. Parents found spanking to be a way to keep white Americans from attacking their children for breaking rules of division. Well researched and handled. "
— Sunshine, 5/5/2010 -
" I found the analogy of the foster care system to slavery very interesting. She makes a compelling argument. I found myself rooting for Stacy to come out on top. "
— Mary, 7/7/2008
About Robin Miles
Robin Miles, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic’s Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors’ unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.