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As mentioned in a previous post, I am a huge fan of Toni Cade Bambara's Gorilla, My Love (1972). Here's a little info on Bambara: Toni Cade Bambara's birth name was Miltona Mirkin Cade. She was born on March 25, 1939 in New York City to Helen Brent Henderson Cade Brehon. For the first ten years of Bambara's life, she grew up in Harlem, New York. In 1959, Bambara published her first story, "Sweet Town," in Vendome Magazine and received the John Golden Award for fiction. In that same year, Bambara earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and English from Queens College. In 1965, Bambara further her education at City College earning a Master's degree in American Studies. She changed her name to Bambara when she discovered the signature in a sketchbook found in her great-grandmother's trunk. Sadly, in 1995, Bambara died at age 56 due to cancer. Needless to say, Bambara has blessed us with her work and I am thankful for having the chance to read her stories. Thank you, Ms. Bambara. Your work has inspired me.