Customer Review: In the classic slave narrative genre, Frederick Douglass' narrative of his life brings to life, in all its horrors, American slave society, and one slave's life-long protest against it. When we read Frederick Douglass in his own words, he is less the radical and more the reformer than we've... more info
Customer Review: I love the way he depicts his thoughts and the actions of the times. It was easy to read and a real page turner. I just couldn't put the thing down. Above all this book has really allowed me to become very interested in history and since reading this book I can't stop reading books about african... more info
Customer Review: I think this is a must-read book. Douglass is a wonderful example of a man who "made lemonade out of lemons." Really, he is a terrific role model...a man of integrity, incredible intelligence, and an overflowing heart.
Customer Review: A full first-person view of a dark time in the history of America ,overcoming adversity and becoming a leader... Fredrick Douglass was a remarkable man and I believe a lyricist to the beat of life.