Elizabeth Laura Adams facts for kids

Elizabeth Laura Adams (born 1909, died 1982) was an important African-American writer. She was also a Catholic. She is most famous for her autobiography called Dark Symphony, which she wrote in 1942. An autobiography is a book about a person's own life.

Her Early Life

Elizabeth Laura Adams was born in Santa Barbara, California on February 9, 1909. Her parents were Lula Josephine and Daniel Adams. Elizabeth grew up during a tough time called the Great Depression. This was a period in history when many people lost their jobs and money. After her father passed away, Elizabeth became a Catholic.

Books She Wrote

Elizabeth Laura Adams wrote several books. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Consecrated (1936)
• The Country Doctor (1942)
• The Art of Living Joyfully (1942)
• Dark Symphony (1942)
• Children under Fire (1943)