EXCERPT: I was born mostly White but part Black and therefore a slave. My White father never claimed me as his child. Instead of a father, I had sorrow.
Henry Bibb's autobiography, published in 1849, made him famous throughout North America and Europe. His magnificent speeches describing the evils of slavery moved thousands of Americans to tears. Later, he founded the first Black newspaper in Canada, The voice of the Fugitive. Through it, he fought for the education and social welfare of the thousands of slaves who poured across the border from the United States.
In this novel, we meet the boy who became that man. Forbidden by law to read or write, he risked his life to learn. Liable to be whipped for speaking out of turn, he discovered the power of words. The hardships and humiliations of his youth fed his rage and his passion for justice and freedom. Both would become vital to the abolitionist cause and the Underground Railroad.
I read this book and I absolutely loved it! It opened my eyes to prejudice and all that is [was] wrong with the world when it comes to human rights.
Review coming soon!
EDIT: The review is now up!
Henry Bibb's autobiography, published in 1849, made him famous throughout North America and Europe. His magnificent speeches describing the evils of slavery moved thousands of Americans to tears. Later, he founded the first Black newspaper in Canada, The voice of the Fugitive. Through it, he fought for the education and social welfare of the thousands of slaves who poured across the border from the United States.
In this novel, we meet the boy who became that man. Forbidden by law to read or write, he risked his life to learn. Liable to be whipped for speaking out of turn, he discovered the power of words. The hardships and humiliations of his youth fed his rage and his passion for justice and freedom. Both would become vital to the abolitionist cause and the Underground Railroad.
I read this book and I absolutely loved it! It opened my eyes to prejudice and all that is [was] wrong with the world when it comes to human rights.
Review coming soon!
EDIT: The review is now up!