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By: Booker T. Washington
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Born and raised a slave, Booker T. Washington rose from subjugation to become the voice of post-Reconstruction black America.

In his 1901 autobiography, Washington chronicles more than forty years of his life, from his childhood on a Virginia plantation to founding an Alabama school for freedmen and minorities. At the heart of Washington’s teachings were the inspiring qualities he himself possessed in order to climb: self-reliance, hard work, perseverance, and a passion for education.

Up from Slavery is critical, insightful reading for understanding the African American experience at the turn of the twentieth century.

Revised edition: Previously published as Up from Slavery, this edition of Up from Slavery (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

Public Domain (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Americas Black & African American United States

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This autobiography by Booker T Washington should be a must read in middle and again in high school. During a time of extreme difficulty, high hurdles and headwinds, Booker grows with undaunted determination to acquire an education and then provide his services to educate with the objective of elevating and providing opportunity to a recently freed population that has been held back and still faced adversity to progress.
Although Booker describes his youth on the plantations, Booker’s autobiography doesn’t dwell on where he came from, but concentrates on a brighter future for all with the elevation of “his race” to the benefit of all.
Booker’s selfless life and spirit are a shining light that gives hope to all.

A BEACON FOR ALL

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This book should be required reading for every high school freshman in the country.

incredible

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I enjoyed learning about the history of Tuskegee and how Booker T Washington made such a lasting impression on everyone who crossed his path. I’m amazed by the timing and the amount of money he raised along with other’s to make Tuskegee a powerful HBCU today!

Black History

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If everyone had the foresight and determination of Mr. Washington. Wow, what could we as a society accomplish!

A Brilliant Human

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This book was pretty good. Booker T was an incredible man. More people should follow his lead.

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I enjoyed the story of BTW and how he worked to improve the status of Black people!

Character Building

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This man was wise beyond his years. Proof that hard work, determination and grit can accomplish any goal in life. His story really stood out to me. I would recommend this to anyone.

A man ahead of his time

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The title says it all.. It offers amazing perspective, and is extraordinary in its honesty.

This book must be read..

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Up from Slavery has been in my reading list for a few years. I wanted to read it because it felt I had a responsibility to read it. Now I wish I read it first. Re-reading it in January 2022, I remember when I first read it in high school in 1988. I wonder how much it influenced me then, because it resonates to my core now. I think Booker T Washington was certainly doing more than writing an autobiography. He was carefully, as he did his whole life, advocating for the humanity in all races to manifest daily. His emphasis on hard work, empathy, industry, education, charity, and faith not only epitomize his own life and life’s work but also serve as the template we should emulate today. This is a masterpiece for all time and should be read widely.

A must read. Extremely current. Valuably poignant

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Other than name recognition, I didn’t really know much about Booker T Washington, that is sad. After listening to this book I now think he is one of the truly great American heroes.

Should be read by every American and his name should be held with the same esteem and reverence as Dr. King.

Should be read by every American

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