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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

By: Harriet Jacobs
Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts
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Published in 1861, Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiographical account of the author's experiences as a slave in 19th-century North Carolina, from her relatively happy childhood to the brutality she experienced as a teenager and young woman to her eventual escape to the North. One of the few slave narratives written by a woman, Jacobs's work deals frankly with the horrors of slavery, shedding light on the abuses female slaves in particular often endured at the hands of their masters. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a gripping, unflinchingly honest account of slavery, one that stands as an important counterpoint to male slave narratives by such authors as Frederick Douglass.

Public Domain (P)2011 Tantor Americas Black & African American Classics United States
Powerful Storytelling • Intimate Narrative • Historical Significance • Elegant Writing • Courageous Account
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This is a reviting tale. There were several occasions where I could not stop listening until I found out what was going to happen. I have also been struck how, in several ways, some of Linda’s experiences still remain for African Americans. It has been a humbling realization. I highly recommend this book. Additionally, there are several narrators for this book. I tried several before finding this one by Lisa Renee’ Pitt. One seemed British, another had a sort of melodic way of speaking which made it difficult for me to follow. This narration was absolutely perfect!!!

Highly Recommend

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You are taught about slavery in school and it takes to some hearts more than others. Reading or listening to this book makes you feel ten times more than what you are taught. You can feel all the mental pains and anxiety although we will never feel the physical pain, it hurts nonetheless. It's a must read. The narration is amazing in aiding the feelings. we should be grateful for a woman like this to have written these words.

Wow

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this book is narrated so vividly, it places you at a firsthand experience of the trials of Jacobs . I can't wait to start my next slave narrative.

Wanting more

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I was assigned to read this book for one of my college classes. I struggled with reading it on my own, but after downloading it on audible 5 minutes into listening and I could stop!!

Great

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I enjoyed this book. I learned quite alot of this time that I did not know. Being Canadian, this was not a subject that was ever taught in our schools.( Perhaps that has changed now, I dont know. ) This was a time in history that was more horrific than I even thought. And yet ,throughout this story, there was a constant thread of love and hope. There is quite a lot of focus on the relationship between Harriet and her grandmother. This relationship was simply amazing in it's power and strength. I came away from this book better for having listened to it, on so many levels.
What an amazing woman Harriet was, as was her family. Very highly recommended.

WELL WORTH YOUR CREDIT!

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What an amazing story! Well written and hard to read. Such a hard look at history.

Must Read

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I truly enjoyed this book. I learned more than I bargained for. I never really paid much attention to the struggles of fair skinned blacks. This book shed more than a spot light on that subject. I'd to thank the writer for their account.

Tunga - Lithonia, GA

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Lisa Reneé Pitts' voice is so sweet, and the writing so lush, this story became what I looked forward to most about getting home! As someone with hardly one cultural tie to speak of with African American history I found this a real education, and as such an impassioned first hand account, made it incredibly relatable. Would absolutely recommend!

A joy!

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A beautifully and elegantly written novel--a story of courage and redemption. This should be required reading

A must read for all Americans

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This was a great book. Very insightful into the life of someone who is a Slave. This book reads so well and smoothly you almost forget it is non fiction.

Reads Like Fiction

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