Thursday's Child cover

Thursday's Child

by Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt, the iconic performer with a voice as sultry as it is unforgettable, invites readers on an intimate journey through her early years in Thursday's Child. This poignant autobiography traces her rise from an impoverished childhood in the cotton fields of South Carolina to her dazzling debut on the international stage. With unflinching honesty and characteristic wit, Kitt reveals the struggles and triumphs that shaped her indomitable spirit. From the pain of abandonment and discrimination to her discovery of art and music as a lifeline, Thursday's Child is a testament to resilience, talent, and the pursuit of one's dreams against all odds. Illustrated with dozens of Black and White photographs depicting her life and accomplishments. A timeless story of survival and self-discovery, this memoir illuminates the remarkable life of a woman who defied conventions, broke barriers, and became a legend in her own time. 2024 Reprint of the 1956 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?