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Up from Slavery

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Up from Slavery

By: Booker T. Washington
Narrated by: Andrew L. Barnes
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Up from Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington detailing his slow and steady rise from a slave child during the Civil War, to the difficulties and obstacles he overcame to get an education at the new Hampton University, to his work establishing vocational schools - most notably the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - to help Black people and other disadvantaged minorities learn useful, marketable skills and work to pull themselves, as a race, up by the bootstraps.

He reflects on the generosity of both teachers and philanthropists who helped in educating Blacks and native Americans. He describes his efforts to instill manners, breeding, health and a feeling of dignity to students. His educational philosophy stresses combining academic subjects with learning a trade (something which is reminiscent of the educational theories of John Ruskin). Washington explained that the integration of practical subjects is partly designed to reassure the white community as to the usefulness of educating Black people.

Public Domain (P)2006 Legacy Audio Books, Inc.
African American Americas Cultural & Regional Educators Politicians Politics & Activism Professionals & Academics Inspiring War
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Inspirational Story • Vivid Descriptions • Excellent Narration • Motivational Tales • Remarkable Life • Engaging Voice
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I read the book for its historical value.The narrators voice was pleasant and easy to listen to

Up from Slavery

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I listened to this book on the recommendation of COL West. There are so many lessons in this autobiography that one must listen two or three times to grasp them all. All Americans should read this book and it should be required reading in high school. Mr. Washington’s journey is to be emulated among our citizens today. Learning from his teaching could bring peace in this time of racial strife in America.

UnderstAnding our history

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This has been quite an inspirational experience to listen to this work. Booker did not sugar coat the challenges of his time, but instead focused on the positive and demonstrated an unconquerable spirit in all he did.
The narration was outstanding. There was just one short part where it sounded like the narrator changed to someone else which was a little annoying, but quickly went back to the main narrator.

Inspiration for all

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I am so grateful that I have been able to read/listen to this book about such an incredible man. He did such an amazing job and made such an incredible impact!

Amazing!

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I have an immense amount of respect for Booker T Washington after listening to this book - for his hard work and his ability to forgive and even praise those who once enslaved them.

interesting and insightful

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One of many 3 black minds of the early 19th century. Understanding and overcoming obstacles being committed is a Testament of the black soul.

Awesome! Great read for blacks and whites of today

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An excellent historical account of educational beginnings in America. A worthy read or listening that should be mandatory in school.

Up From Slavery

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I would not have had patience to read. I kept waiting to hear him mention George Washington Carver. I was disappointed that I never heard any reference to him.

Enjoyable to Listen to...

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This books holds all of the secrets of success, while being a minority. It is a book completely devoid of any race hustling or any of the black victimization ideologies that has run amok on all of society today.

Epic Bio of an Epic Man

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I do not believe the narration did justice to this remarkable man’s life story in any way.

Great story

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