Is the ditch diggers daughter a true story?
Based on the 1995 book by Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton, as told to Jo Coudert, the movie tells the true story of Donald Thornton, an African-American ditchdigger with a 10th-grade education, who single-mindedly tries to keep a vow that his five daughters all will become medical doctors.
Who are the Thornton sisters?
Jeanette Thornton. Two of the sisters portrayed in the well-known television movie, “The Ditchdigger’s Daughters,” Rita and Jeanette Thornton have continued to work together, producing the book A Suitcase Full of Dreams. Dr.
Where is the Thornton sisters from?
Long Branch, New Jersey
Doctor Showtime! The Thornton Sisters were a successful R&B band made up of six young African American women from Long Branch, New Jersey. There was Donna on tenor sax, Jeanette on guitar, Yvonne on alto sax, Linda on drums and lead vocals, and Rita on keyboards.
What is your review of the ditchdigger’s daughters?
The Ditchdigger’s Daughters is an excellent memoir that is easy to follow. The story is pretty much told chronologically and focuses on Yvonne Thornton, the middle daughter. I enjoyed reading the story of her struggles and success and how her parents inspired and aided her and her sisters to be the best they could be.
How many of Yvonne’s daugthers became doctors?
The story is astounding: a black ditchdigger has a goal of all 5 of his daugthers becoming doctors–in the 1950s. Yvonne and her father are amazing people, who deserve a lot of credit for what they did in their lives and are exemplary in lots of ways.
Who is Yvonne Thornton and what is her story about?
The story is pretty much told chronologically and focuses on Yvonne Thornton, the middle daughter. I enjoyed reading the story of her struggles and success and how her parents inspired and aided her and her sisters to be the best they could be.
How does Mr Thornton’s way of empowering his daughters remind you?
Mr. Thornton’s way of empowering his daughters through education reminded me of my own mother. She always emphasized the necessity of an education if I was to be independent. I’ve always known that she’s had a deep influence in me but it wasn’t as clear how much until I read this book. I never had to work as hard as the Thornton sisters (thank God!