WHEN AND WHERE I ENTER by Paula Giddings is one of those wonderful books that tells the real history. WHEN AND WHERE I ENTER tells the how and the why of past events and how black women's contributions to America have made this country what it is today. This is not just black women's history, this is American history. A must read for everyone.

This is the book for you if you are interested in history and especially the history of Black Women in America. The author factually grabs hold of you and guides you through the lifes of black women in this country. Their beliefs, struggles and the way they have affected everything from end of slavery to women's and civil rights movements, and from family and society dynamics to everyday racism. You will read about the more widely known Fannie Lou Hamer's persistent work during the 60's civil rights movement to the relatively unknown Ida Wells and her fight to stop lynchings around the country a century ago. This is a book that will touch you as a woman and as a human being.

About 7 years ago, I purchased this book when it was originally published in a hardback version. I still can't put it down. I was very interested in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as far as its public service projects and positive examples of sisterhood. Now that I've been a member for 6 years, I always reflect back on the reasons why I joined the Sorority (with this book). Several of my relatives were actively involved during their collegiate (undergraduate) days, and I have continued my membership after graduating from college. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the goals and principles of the Delta Founders should get this book.

I was always interested in becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. I bought the book about 3 years ago and never got past the first page. Clearly I was not aware of the total life change of becoming a member of this beloved sisterhood. I picked the book back up about a year ago and I couldn't put it down. I was in total amazement. The level of service that these strong women provide to our community is unparalleled. Thank you Ms. Giddings for writing such a powerful piece of history for those of us interested in DST sisterhood.

This book reaffirmed all that my mom, sisters, grandmothers, & aunts had told me about Delta Sigma Theta. The book emphasized the strong sense of sisterhood that the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta have. This sorority truely is a sisterhood of Queens. I hope one day to follow in the footsteps of my mom, granmothers, great-grandmother, aunts, & sisters and become a member of this sorority.