Gypsies: The Hidden Americans

by Anne Sutherland (Author)

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The Gypsies portrayed in this book are the Vlax-speaking Rom, the largest group of Gypsies in the United States, numbering 500,000. Not officially recognized as a minority in the U.S. until 1972, Gypsies have led an almost entirely invisible existence here. Now in this fascinating work--the first complete account of American Gypsies--Sutherland has produced an in-depth look at the full range of everyday social life among the Rom. Separate, elusive, complex, and unique among the people of the world, Gypsies have preserved their traditional way of life. How have they avoided assimilation? What keeps them apart? How are they organized, and what do they believe? These and other important questions about these hidden Americans are addressed in Sutherland's contemporary study.

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Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Gmelch, Nan: The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman (ISBN 9780881336023) and Yoors, The Gypsies (ISBN 9780881333053).

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Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc (July 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0881332356
ISBN-13: 978-0881332353
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A Thorough resource

Byhcritz@aol.comon April 30, 1999

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A previous comment expressed dissapointment in this book, due to it's scholarly (and thus dry) content. To those looking for excitement and romance about this "fascinating subject," there are countless books out there, weaving tales of unsubstantiated and perpetuated misinformation for the sake of romance. Indeed, someone who wants to find accurate, thorough material on the Rom (especially in the US) with atleast a modicum of objectivity, is probably frustrated by the plentitude of such romantic Gypsy books. Sutherland's book, which has been called "techno-babble," is in fact what serious researchers would call an "ethnography"-- an amazing modern invention (however dry), that if it existed years ago, so much romantic crap about the Rom wouldn't have been accepted in print and thus Gypsies everywhere would probably be less oppressed by other's damaging notions. There are too few real ethnographies on the Rom in the English language, and anyone interested in learning about the Rom population in the US will probably begin their research with this book. It's also important to note that (as the necessity of any ethnography that desires to be somewhat thorough) only a specific group is dealt with in the book, and generalizations about all Rom in the US would be difficult.

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ByZulfikar Yousafzai Reeseon March 29, 2012

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Being Rromani my self, I was interested to see what this book had to say about those of us in the US. Unfortunately, it only deals with the Rom of Barvale, California and specifically excludes other Rromani groups such as Sinti and Romanichal (also very populous here). The author, perhaps meaning no offence, asserts the view that some Roma hold, which is that only Kalderash and Machwaya are "true Gypsies", which is a disservice to many American Gypsies who are Sinti-Manouche, Romanichal, Gitano, Kale, etc. All of who, along with the Roma, are Rromani. Like so many books about Gypsies written by gaje, the book seems to try to uphold the stereotypes about us and paints a picture of simple, uneducated people. However you see it the book does not deal with American Gypsies so to speak, but with only one group in one geographical location and does not help to dispell the stereotypes for non-Gypsy readers.

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A great ethnographic study of a misunderstood ethnic group.

ByA customeron September 20, 1999

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Due to its nature as an ethnographic study the book will apear as a dry relation of facts. However, the book carries get weight and is used in University Anthropology classes.

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A Very Good Portrait of a Very Strange People

ByDavid D. Friedmanon April 6, 2016

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A fascinating account of the Vlax Rom in America as of the 1970's. The author was for seven months the principal of a Gypsy school in the California Bay area, and thus in closer touch with the community than most non-Gypsies can be. That plus additional research elsewhere produced a detailed, first hand picture of a very odd and interesting society.

For one example out of many ... . When one of her informants realized that Sutherland had succeeded in tricking information out of her that she did not intent to give, the result was not anger but admiration. The ability to trick other people and not be tricked is a crucial life skill in that community. A child who believes his parents when they are lying to him is seen as stupid.

For another example. From the standpoint of the Rom, the Gaje, non-Gypsies, are more nearly a resource than a society. That includes not only the obvious fact that they are getting their income mostly from Gaje, whether as welfare, payment for farm labor, or the take from fortune telling, but also the fact that important Gaje, such as the local chief of police or welfare officer, are tools in intra-Rom conflict. Being viewed as having influence with such is one of the ways in which a local leader maintains his power.

The people the author writes about come across as human beings, interesting, complex, competent at navigating their particular world, and very different.

The one question I was left with was how much has changed in the forty some years since the book was written.

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An honest view

ByRayka Suttaon February 22, 2006

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If you are seeking an exciting, and completely false, account of the Roma in America(such as the reviewer above apparently is), then this is not the book for you. There are plenty of books that further damage our reputation with the stereotypes of our people. It is refreshing to read a very realistic account. People, like the reviewer above, need to realize that the stereotypes have caused extreme discrimination, all in the name of romanticized entertainment. If it doesn't hurt them, they don't care. As long as they have a good read, however fictional it is.

If you are seeking the truth about the Roma, then this book will be a good addition to your collection.

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ByGail Oliveron August 7, 2006

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This ethnography is detailed and well written, without being too long. If you are really interesrted in learning about the culture of gypsies living in America it is worth a read.

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A Wonderful Book!

ByJ. Violaon January 30, 2012

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I first read this book many years ago and because of it became a lifelong student of the Roma. Rereading it I realized how remarkable and well written a book it is. It's an intelligent work about a culture we live beside and are very unaware of. Terrific job Ms. Sutherland!

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Gypsies: The Hidden Americans

Bymarilyn weimeron April 25, 2016

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Gypsies, is an in depth study of the race. Ms. Sutherland gives an insight on how they live and how they have learned to survive in the United States. Very thought provoking.

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