Dear Miss Jane Pittman...

Jane Pittman lived in very hard times when people of color were being oppressed and denigrated. Her life was not easy and many things were not fair, but she stood up and fought for the black community’s well-deserved rights. Through the novel The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman I got a new perspective of how slaves lived and were treated before and after acquiring their freedom. As a result, I could further value the liberty and way of living of today’s society. I believe Jane, as well as other African American activists’, achievements should be properly acknowledged.  
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                                                                                                                                                               Dear Miss Jane Pittman, 

I'm writing to express how proud and mesmerized I am with all your life achievements. 

From the moment I started reading the novel based on your life story, I was left with no words. Living as a young girl during slavery must have been hard for you as well as having to work taking care of your master's children at such a young age. The instant I read you had received your own name filled me with such joy because you deserved that and much more. 

I am truly sorry that you had to go through many sad and horrible experiences which forced you to grow up and see how twisted the world really is. I am sorry that you went through many losses of loved ones and friends. I am sorry that you could not make a family of your own and faced damages to your well-being because others felt the right to abuse you.

You are one of the bravest people on all life history. How you managed to raise little Ned and mold him into a man of goodwill is worthy of appreciation. Furthermore, your courage and strength in hard times make me want to be like you. I feel like you have taught me how to not crumble when everything around me seems to fall, but instead, stand firmer than ever before. Also, it was thanks to you and other African Americans that I can now live in an integrated society and enjoy interacting with people from many cultures. Thank you for everything, Miss Pittman!

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                         Sincerely,

                                                                                                           Genesis Ayala    

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