The Delany Sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom

by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany

Book Overview

Sarah and A. Elizabeth Delany, now 105 and 103 years old, took the reading public by storm with their surprise bestseller, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters'First 100 Years. Since then, people all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568360428
• ISBN13: 9781568360423
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

As I expected, it was a worthwhile read!

I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this book. I have read all the books on the Delany sisters and have enjoyed their contents immensely! The sisters had such love for one another as each story tends to show. I cherish the recipes shared in this book. Wise words from two ladies who deserve applause and admiration. I most definitely would recommend this book.

The Delaney Sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom

Delightful and insightful! I discovered these two women when I read The Delaney Sisters Having Our Say and could not wait to buy their other books!

I can't go any higher than 5 Stars???

What an experience reading about these two delightful sisters who were winners in every area of life...Back when Black people weren't accepted by most white people the one sister became a dentist of all things...Here she was Negro, a woman on top of it and going against all odds she didn't let that stop her! During the depression years they made candy and sold it at dept. stores. and survived without any kind of welfare. Never had a phone in their house. "if people wanted to talk with us they could come see us" was their motto.. The time they moved the refrigerator downstairs from an upper floor because the man they had hired kept putting them off day after day....and they were near 100 yrs old! Forget the exact age but they never let anything stop them if they needed to do it. They did their yoga exercises and shows pictures of them. Also some simple recipes they used over the years. They never bought detergent or dishwashing liquid...made their own and the recipe is included. They even include a recipe for Rose Wine and their hot yeast rolls. The candy recipe is included also. This book is my all-time favorite and I have ended up buying it 3 times since I am in the health care business and work with seniors and try to encourage and give them the joy and hope of this wonderful book. The Delaney sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom Lovelaffs

pleasantly surprised in CA

I came across this book at a library book sale. It really wasn't anything I would normally read but the price was right and I was so pleasantly suprised at the book. I've recommented it to family, friends and my grown kids. I'm now checking out other books written about them.

Wisdom Pays

There's nothing quite like wisdom from someone who's older and has gone through a lot. Readers will delight in the nuggets here, as well as the humor that goes along with them.

100 year old wisdom still works wonders today!

This is a textbook on life itself! I laughed out loud through this entire book as the sense of humor that these ladies still possess is a hoot! I wish I could take them to lunch. The Delany sisters are not to old too know what is really important and their timeless advice is an essential contribution to our nation! This book should be required reading material for every person who holds an elected office in the country. Don't miss the opportunity to find out what is really important in life...read this book and buy it for all of your friends. It is precious.