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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

By: Harriet Ann Jacobs
Narrated by: Mia Ellis
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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.

Public Domain (P)2019 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Americas Classics Cultural & Regional Social Sciences Women African American Historical Fiction
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Captivating Narrative • Historical Authenticity • Powerful Storytelling • Personal Perspective • Inspiring Resilience
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inspiring story of perseverance, triumph and portrayal of the female experience in slavery with surprising directness

excellent

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This is the true history of America.
It is story of the truth that is untold

This is true American History

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It was well written. Really greatly enjoyed it. To read it. Thank you so very much.

Fantastic

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Truly heartbreaking to hear the horrors that African Americans suffered in those days. The resilience of Linda is beyond comprehension.

Captivating

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Loved this book. One of my favorite because the true accounts of American history. This is how we heal.

True to Life testimony

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This story seems to be a full accurate account of the life of a slave girl.The way it was told the language the mannerisms of speech was so moving and believableave a bowl definitely an excellent read

The voice of the person that was narrating the story just captured you and held you

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A very important book. I am so glad that I have finally read it. Seeing slavery on the inside makes our nation's history real.

very accessible and important book!

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It starts off slow but makes up for it by the end of the tale. I’ve read a lot of slave narratives and this author shares the harrowing events of the time in a manner that is both eloquent while remaining vivid.

Starts slow but makes up for it.

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it's heart breaking to see what we ( black women) had to endure during these terrible times. It only shows our strength, and determination throughout these years, that we are STILL HERE FIGHTING!! I loved this read!!

speechless.

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Eloquently written, first hand description of the reality for slaves. At times, the retelling of incidents in Harriet Jacob’s life were difficult to hear. However, this is the history that needs to be heard. Harriet’s writing is equally as good, if not better than those who received formal education.

Hard truths about the Evil of Slavery

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