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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- Narrated by: Mia Ellis
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
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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- Michele A Walsh
- 19-06-20
A must-read.
While many passages are emotional reading, this autobiography is inspirational. A strong woman in the face of impossibly inhumane circumstances, loved and lived as an example for modern Americans. May her wisdom continue to enlighten future generations to pursue equality and justice for all.
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- Eirik
- 21-06-23
Incredible story
Such a powerful autobiography that leads you to serious contemplation. Narration was amazing and really made the story come alive for me.
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- ParisMK
- 09-09-19
A story that every American should hear.
This was a well-written, well-read first-person account of a harrowing journey to freedom. This isn't the most dramatic, or the worst enslaved person's narrative that you'll ever hear, but I think that's what makes it so powerful. She herself doesnt experience the level of sexual violence and extreme brutality of the 'peculiar insitution' that we associate with this type of book. She speaks plainly of the daily struggles of retaining ones humanity while enduring absolute inhumane circumstances. As a woman, as a mother as a HUMAN, her story touched my heart.
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- Sulmare
- 25-01-19
fabulous book
A really interesting story, totally absorbing , so glad I purchased this book, would recommend
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- Miss C. M. Bryant
- 15-01-23
Insightful
An insightful read into the life of a woman who was held captive for most of her adult life! I’m in awe of the inner strength this lady had and the book was factual, respectful and over all a good listen finished in a few days!
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- Roberto C.
- 30-11-22
A mother's heart
Wonderful reading and compell8ng honest story of freedom and tge strength of a mother's heart
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