WebDonald kept his daughters studying and off the streets. The family had one goal--to educate their children to do valuable, respectable work. Ten years ago, in Ditchdigger's Daughters, Yvonne S. Thornton, M.D., with writer Jo Coudert, chronicled her parents' efforts to launch the professional lives of their daughters in Long Branch. Living in a
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WebBased on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
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WebAll Editions of The Ditchdigger's Daughters: A Black Family's Astonishing Success Story . 2002, Hardcover. ISBN-13: 9780758201164. 1996, Trade paperback. ISBN-13: 9780452276192. 1996, Other. ISBN-13: 9780613146807. Books by Yvonne S. Thornton. The Ditchdigger's Daughter: A Black Family's Astonishing Success Story
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WebThe Ditchdigger's Daughters Yvonne S. Thornton Kensington, Apr 25, 2023 - Biography & Autobiography - 272 pages 2 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content
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WebBased on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
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WebMar 1, 2008 · The Ditchdigger's Daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but right-on insights gave his children their road map to a better life. It is the story of a man who dared to dream that his black daughters would someday become doctors—and who guided them to
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WebBased on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
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WebWritten by middle daughter Yvonne S. Thornton, M. D., The Ditchdigger's Daughters is far more than a goody goody story of striving black-folks-a-movin'-on-up -and-pulling-their-bootstraps-as-they-go -while-singin'-them-good-ole-songs. Although music, self sacrifice and upward mobility all figure prominently in DDD, this memoir merits
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WebFeb 23, 1997 · The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997) Cast and Crew. NR 1 hr 32 min Feb 23rd, 1997. Movie Details Full Cast & Crew News. Cast. C. Carl Lumbly. Donald Thornton. D. Dulé Hill. Young Donald
Learn MoreWebMar 1, 2008 · Lovingly strict, focused and indefatigable were Donald and Itasker Thornton, parents of five daughters and raising six girls, with the addition of a foster children. It is truly a heartwarming, reality-checking memoir. Every parent who wants great things for this children should read this book and act accordingly. BALLOONMOM Reviews Votes
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WebMay 1, 1996 · In that book she referenced The Ditchdigger's Daughters, and I knew I should probably read that to get the whole story of how Yvonne became Dr. Thornton. It's an interesting story about two parents, wit Part memoir, part biography of her father and mother, The Ditchdigger's Daughters is the true story of a black family and their struggle for
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WebArranged by Lander Coleman. Courtesy of EMI Records. Licensed by EMI Capitol Music Special Markers. Lover Man. Written by Roger Ramirez, James Edward Davis (as Jimmy Davis), and Jimmy Sherman. Performed by Charlie Parker. Courtesy of Verve Records. By arrangement Polygram Film and TV Licensing. Oh Happy Day.
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WebFeb 19, 2023 · She had an appearance in the television film "The Ditchdigger's Daughters" two years later. She made an appearance in a "Strong Medicine" episode in 2003. She took part in the reality competition series "Dancing with the Stars" in 2006 and was also cast as Taylor McKessie in the High School Musical film series. Later, she
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WebArranged by Lander Coleman. Courtesy of EMI Records. Licensed by EMI Capitol Music Special Markers. Lover Man. Written by Roger Ramirez, James Edward Davis (as Jimmy Davis), and Jimmy Sherman. Performed by Charlie Parker. Courtesy of Verve Records. By arrangement Polygram Film and TV Licensing. Oh Happy Day.
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WebAll Editions of The Ditchdigger's Daughters: A Black Family's Astonishing Success Story . 2002, Hardcover. ISBN-13: 9780758201164. 1996, Trade paperback. ISBN-13: 9780452276192. 1996, Other. ISBN-13: 9780613146807. Books by Yvonne S. Thornton. The Ditchdigger's Daughter: A Black Family's Astonishing Success Story
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WebCarl Lumbly (Donald Thornton)Dulé Hill (Young Donald)Victoria Dillard (Tass)Shelley Robertson (Donna)Monique Coleman (Young Donna)Kimberly Elise (Jeanette)RaéVen Kelly (Young Jeanette)Rosalyn
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WebMay 1, 1996 · In that book she referenced The Ditchdigger's Daughters, and I knew I should probably read that to get the whole story of how Yvonne became Dr. Thornton. It's an interesting story about two parents, wit Part memoir, part biography of her father and mother, The Ditchdigger's Daughters is the true story of a black family and their struggle for
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WebBased on a book: The Ditch Digger's Daughters by Yvonne S. Thornton and Jo Coudert Keywords: Drama REVIEWS Review by Luis Vega (posted on 21-Oct-2008) This is a powerful, moving, clean story that forces one to look at the history of our evolving nation, and a man who was determined to pull his family through.
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WebThe Ditchdigger's Daughters is an inspiring portrait by a loving daughter of a father whose pervasive common sense, folk wisdom, and untutored but right-on insights gave his children their road
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