Title: On My Own at 107
Subtitle: Reflections on Life Without Bessie
First published: December 1996
Description: On September 25, 1995, Dr. Annie Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany died at home in Mount Vernon, New York, marking the end of not only an extraordinary life, but of a century-long relationship with her cherished older sister, Sarah. Now, after a quiet year of mourning and reflection, and inspired by Bessie's beloved garden, Sarah has composed a collection of warm memories and delightful anecdotes, illustrated throughout with paintings of Bessie's favorite flowers.
Subjects: African Americans, Biography, Delaney family, Delany, Sarah Louise, 1889-, Delany, Annie Elizabeth, 1891-1995, Large type books, Centenarians, African american women, New york (state), biography
People: Sarah Louise Delany (1889-), Annie Elizabeth Delany (1891-1995), Delaney family