The Big Mama Stories
The Big Mama Stories
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Condition Notes: Contains minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good shape. 2 Pages found with a single annotation. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Shay Youngblood
Publication year: 1989
Publication date: 1989-01-01
Pages: 106
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Firebrand Books
ISBN: 0932379583Dimensions: 5.25 x 0.5 x 8.75 in
Originally published in 1989 by Firebrand Books, Shay Youngblood's debut short fiction collection, The Big Mama Stories, captures daily life in a small Black community in the rural South during the early 1960s. The narrative unfolds through twelve interconnected vignettes seen through the eyes of a young girlchild named "Daughter," who is raised into womanhood by a diverse network of older maternal figures following the death of her biological mother. Moving across individual character portraits such as the hair-dresser Miss Corrine, the masculine-coded Miss Tom, and the spiritual guide Big Mama, the text maps out the community's traditional folklore, ritual faith healings, and distinct lessons on survival and racial pride. The volume functions as an important piece of late twentieth-century African American literature that trades typical coming-of-age tropes for a deep exploration of collective parenting and the oral history connecting generations of Southern women.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
