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The Narrative of Sojourner Truth
Written by Olive Gilbert
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The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is the gripping autobiographical account of Sojourner Truths life as a slave in pre-Civil War New York State, and her eventual escape to Freedom. Since Sojourner could neither read or write, she dictated her story to Olive Gilbert after they met at a Women’s Rights rally. The Narrative was first published in 1850, and was widely distributed by the Abolitionist Movement. It was one of the catalysts for the rise of anti-slavery public opinion in the years leading up to the Civil War. Though Olive Gilbert's writing about Sojourner takes on a patronizing tone at times (a weakness of some Abolitionists), The Narrative of Sojourner Truth remains a moving and historic document, chronicling the struggles of African-Americans under slavery and the life of a truly remarkable woman. (Introduction by Marc Kockinos)
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’m so grateful SoJourner Truth was determined to share her story! Her courage has changed my life and strengthen my faith. So sad that she had to endure the harsh treatments. Yet she held no bitterness in her heart. Remarkable woman of God.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Worth the read, but the narrators made this horrible to listen to