The Habit of Surviving

1992 Softcover printing of "The Habit of Surviving” by Kesho Yvonne Scott. Wear and yellowing of pages consistent with age and use in very good pre-loved condition. Minimal to no lines, notes or marks within text.

This work of oral history, biography, and autobiography chronicles the experiences of five Black women, including the author, as they navigate life and seek success in America. The book identifies and explores the various survival modes, or "habits," that Black women often pass down through generations to cope with sexism and racism.