Her Dream of Dreams: The Rise and Triumph of Madam C. J. Walker - Rilegato

"Lively, literate biography of the incredible Sarah Breedlove, who rose from perfect poverty to create her own hair-care business and build a mansion on the Hudson ...impeccable research informs a prose that sings, whirls, and delights."
--Kirkus

“This beautifully written biography of Madam C.J. Walker-the African-American cosmetic millionaire from Louisiana-puts the Horatio Alger story to shame. With crystal-clear prose, lively anecdotes and dutiful research Beverly Lowry tells how Walker, against all odds, became a pioneer businesswoman and civil rights activist extraordinaire. Lowry should be saluted for giving Walker the kind of grand historical recognition she deserves.”
--Douglas Brinkley, Director of The Eisenhower Center for American Studies and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans

The author of six novels―and of Crossed Over, the story of her friendship with Karla Faye Tucker―Beverly Lowry is the director of the Creative Nonfiction Program at George Mason University. She lives in Washington, D.C.