First published 2013
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass endures brutal treatment and a relentless struggle for freedom. Through grit and intelligence, he escapes to the North, where he becomes a renowned orator, author, and abolitionist. Douglass' autobiographies recount his harrowing experiences with vivid detail, laying bare the horrors of the peculiar institution. Yet his defiant spirit shines through, inspiring readers with his extraordinary journey from the shackles of servitude to the heights of political activism.
Genres: biography, civil-war, 20th-century, african-american, autobiography, biography-memoir, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, rags-to-riches
306 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, slavery, violence