Coming of Age in Mississippi Coming of Age in Mississippi by Ann Moody details her experiences as a black woman in rural Mississippi before and during the rights movement civilians. The memoir covers Ann's life from her childhood to adulthood. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of blacks who worked on plantations several years before the start of the civil rights movement. It clearly outlines the poverty, desperation, and suffering experienced by blacks who worked for whites in their homes (Moody 2011, 15). The book presents a unique approach used by the author when dealing with issues of racism and, above all, the rights of African-American people. This article will be based on the argument that it is prudent to be critical and decisive enough not to follow popular consensus, but rather to pursue a personal belief, based on sound reasoning. The above argument holds because there are many people who come in handy in times of crisis and offer ideas as a solution to the prevailing problem. Very often, these ideas are good enough to let go and represent the best alternatives available. Most people are easily tricked into embracing these ideas because they seemingly desperately need a solution right now. They fear questioning what is considered normal (Howlett, Rogo and Gabiola 2013, 8). However, Ann Moody presents a different perspective regarding the handling of such matters. She finds herself openly criticizing something that other blacks couldn't even attempt to do silently. For example, after gradually maturing in politics throughout her high school life, she expresses her distaste for blacks… in the midst of newspapers… and experiences. The idea of ​​making personal judgments independent of the beliefs of others is important and should be encouraged (Howlett, Rogo, and Gabiola 2013, 8). This is because independent thinkers are able to support their reasoning and defend their decisions without being fooled by unnecessary ideologies. Works Cited Works Cited Howlett, Bernadette, Ellen J. Rogo, and Teresa Gabiola. Evidence-based practice for healthcare professionals: An interprofessional approach. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2013.Moody, Anne. Coming of age in Mississippi. New York: Random House Publishing Group, 2011. Nelson, Jennifer. Women of color and the reproductive rights movement. NewYork: NYU Press, 2003. Cohen, Patricia, Susan Hartmann, Michael Johnson, James Roark, and Sarah Stage “The American Promise: A History of the United States””