The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African Audiobook By Olaudah Equiano cover art

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African

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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African

By: Olaudah Equiano
Narrated by: Duncan Brownlehe
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First published in 1789, this autobiography of Olaudah Equiano comprises a variety of styles, such as a slavery narrative, travel tale, and spiritual journey. It recounts Equiano's time as a slave, and chronicles his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his freedom.

Public Domain (P)2019 Museum Audiobooks Activists African American Studies Americas Black & African American Cultural & Regional Historical Politicians Politics & Activism Social Sciences Specific Demographics United States Biography
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If your are black, hebrew, or simply a person of faith, then this book is a must read. To see gods Providence and mighty hand at work. To pull a hellanistic Hebrew from his culture simply so he can learn of the Love of Yahoshua is pure love from the father.

A gem hidden in history

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excellent autobiography. extremely brilliant fellow. humanity has come a long way. God alone will judge us all. narrator was superb.

brilliant work.

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I really got swept up in this story. I had no idea it was going to read like an adventure novel.

Surprisingly Interesting

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This is an excellent narrative and point of view of life in the late 1700's. The reading too, is exceptional.

Eloquent and informative

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Not only was Olaudah Equiano's life story astonishing, heart wrenching, horrific, beautiful and filled with faith, hope and industry, it was also an extremely rare first hand accounting of a free African, turned slave, cleverly freed man. Most African slaves were recorded in U.S. census records during slavery times only by their age, skin color and gender, with no hope of further information about their lives. Olaudah's writing and life events were so interesting that I visualized it like a high adventure television mini series. His faith was inspiring. His bravery and self respect were absolutely astounding in the face of extreme adversity. And the villains he continually contend with made me cringe for humankind. I highly recommend this book and believe it should be required high school reading!

A Historical Treasure

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This is an excellent biography. I believe every person who calls themselves a Christian should take the time to listen to this compelling life. The narrator did an excellent job!

This is an excellent biography!

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I could barely get through this. Half way through, I looked for a different narration of this book. Just terrible, the second worst narration I’ve ever experienced. Find a different version of this audiobook if you can.

The narration is horrible.

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