Bridgett Davis's memoir, The World According to Fannie Davis: My Mother's Life in the Detroit Numbers, is the story of Fannie Davis's rise in the Numbers business. Bridgett focuses on the relationship between her mother (Fannie) and herself and addresses the effects of the business on the family's life. Bridgett talks about her mother's nature, her business model, and her business practices. She explains how her feelings toward her mother changed throughout various times of her life. The memoir also includes historical details about the Numbers business. The main themes are Bridgett's relationship with her parents, the role of Numbers in Black culture, and coming of age.
Study Pack
The The World According to Fannie Davis Study Pack contains:
