First published 2016
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass escapes to the North and becomes a legendary orator, using his voice to crusade against the horrors of human bondage. Facing death threats and persecution, Douglass persists in his quest to remake America, his unwavering words echoing through the generations as a clarion call for civil rights.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, african-american, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: perseverance, social-justice
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
579 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: slavery