Narrative of Sojourner Truth, The, Sojourner Truth
Narrative of Sojourner Truth, The, Sojourner Truth
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Narrative of Sojourner Truth, The

Author: Sojourner Truth

Narrator: Janina Edwards

Unabridged: 4 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/17/2020

Synopsis

One of the most important slave narratives of all time, The Narrative of Sojourner Truth tells the story of an African American woman who struggled against the bondages of slavery in the mid-1800s. With the strength of her spirituality, she overcame obstacles to become a leading abolitionist and champion of women's rights.Published originally in 1850 and later updated, The Narrative of Sojourner Truth was dictated by Sojourner Truth to her neighbor, Olive Gilbert.

About Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth (1797–1883) was an American abolitionist, women’s rights activist, orator, and preacher. Born into slavery, she was emancipated by state law in 1827. By 1843, she had transformed herself into the itinerant preacher Sojourner Truth and later dictated her autobiography to her neighbor, Olive Gilbert. Her best known speech, often referred to as “Ain’t I a Woman?,” was delivered in 1851 at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda

Sometimes reading a book isn’t about pleasure, but rather a way to show respect for someone life, struggle or ideas. Sojourner Truth deserves to have her story read. She was a bold woman who lived with fearless integrity. Sojourner Truth's life is very interesting, but that is about the only thing t......more

Goodreads review by John

What an inspiring individual! She had courage, compassion and a compelling drive to get things done. A great story...all the greater because it is true. There is a special place in heaven reserved for people like Sojourner Truth.......more

Goodreads review by #AskMissPatience

Growing up about an hour from Ulster County, New York. I’m working through feelings of never having heard about slavery in the area despite having been taught about it while attending jr and senior high. General lessons compared to these first-person accounts are of huge difference. Especially for m......more

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