Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

De: Harriet Ann Jacobs

Narrado por: Mia Ellis

Harriet Ann Jacob's autobiography documents her life as a slave and how she attained freedom for herself and her children. Harrowing in its descriptions of sexual abuse, Jacob's slave narrative is notable for the appeal it made to abolitionist women to open their eyes to the realities of slavery. Deemed too shocking for reading audiences at the time, the book was shelved before it was published in 1861 near the start of the Civil War.

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very accessible and important book!

A very important book. I am so glad that I have finally read it. Seeing slavery on the inside makes our nation's history real.

Hard truths about the Evil of Slavery

Eloquently written, first hand description of the reality for slaves. At times, the retelling of incidents in Harriet Jacob’s life were difficult to hear. However, this is the history that needs to be heard. Harriet’s writing is equally as good, if not better than those who received formal education.

heartbreaking

This book was educational and heartbreaking with moments of hope and happiness. What my people endured is mind boggling and still they rose and never gave up. I am so inspired.

Starts slow but makes up for it.

It starts off slow but makes up for it by the end of the tale. I’ve read a lot of slave narratives and this author shares the harrowing events of the time in a manner that is both eloquent while remaining vivid.

speechless.

it's heart breaking to see what we ( black women) had to endure during these terrible times. It only shows our strength, and determination throughout these years, that we are STILL HERE FIGHTING!! I loved this read!!