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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
I mean, I know we all know it but Harriet Tubman was such a FORCE.
While I really enjoyed this book, I felt like it didn't quite know what it wanted to be. It wasn't fun and modern like the title would suggest, but it also wasn't serious and in depth enough either. There was lots of great information, but with only about 100 pages of actual content, I feel like it could have been more. It also felt like there was a lot of editorializing about what Tubman would have been feeling or thinking.
Enjoyable, but I suspect there are better books on this subject out there.
Enjoyable, but I suspect there are better books on this subject out there.
What’s learned about Harriet Tubman in school classrooms doesn’t begin to describe the heroic and difficult life she lead. “She Came to Slay” fills in many of those gaps and gives the reader a real sense for why she is a household name.
I was disappointed to learn how she was treated by the government she fought and spied for during the Civil War and how the women’s suffrage movement turned their back on her towards the end of her life.
For many reasons, the legends that surround her life don’t begin to compare to her actual lived experiences. This book is a quick read, but worth every second, so we can all truly appreciate Harriet Tubman’s work and sacrifice for justice.
I was disappointed to learn how she was treated by the government she fought and spied for during the Civil War and how the women’s suffrage movement turned their back on her towards the end of her life.
For many reasons, the legends that surround her life don’t begin to compare to her actual lived experiences. This book is a quick read, but worth every second, so we can all truly appreciate Harriet Tubman’s work and sacrifice for justice.
This was great. I learned so much about Harriet Tubman and American History that I didn't know of.
She Came to Slay is a concise account of Harriet Tubman Davis’s life. Erica Armstrong Dunbar’s writing style is relaxed and close to resembling a conversation one may have on a tour of a historical place (perhaps the farm in Auburn, NY where Mrs. Davis lived). I admit it’s different to read history presented in a less stuffy manner, but I don’t think it diminishes the legend that is Harriet Tubman Davis.
Thought #1- for such a short book (157 pages) it covers Tubman’s life from beginning to end. Born Araminta, she adopted her mother’s first name Harriet after marrying John Tubman (she was still enslaved, he was free). A specific reason for the name change isn’t given, but my guess is choosing a name to identify as yours is a step to reclaiming your freedom and right to exist on your terms.
Thought #2- Faith in action takes many forms but being a coward is never it. Tubman is a heroine for several reasons, the most well-known is her repeated trips to Maryland to lead family and friends to freedom. It was never solely about securing freedom for self but all about making sure those closest to her enjoyed the same right along with fighting for the freedom of all of her people.
Thought #3- How should the past be remembered? Who is responsible for ensuring that the truth is told now and in the future? A book like She Came to Slay is an attempt to make Harriet Tubman Davis’s story accessible to all. We may not have all of the answers but a definite message was left behind, one that advises us to be brave, to fight for and defend our humanity, to never forget where we come from.
PS- 2 pages are a listing of suggested readings
Thought #1- for such a short book (157 pages) it covers Tubman’s life from beginning to end. Born Araminta, she adopted her mother’s first name Harriet after marrying John Tubman (she was still enslaved, he was free). A specific reason for the name change isn’t given, but my guess is choosing a name to identify as yours is a step to reclaiming your freedom and right to exist on your terms.
Thought #2- Faith in action takes many forms but being a coward is never it. Tubman is a heroine for several reasons, the most well-known is her repeated trips to Maryland to lead family and friends to freedom. It was never solely about securing freedom for self but all about making sure those closest to her enjoyed the same right along with fighting for the freedom of all of her people.
Thought #3- How should the past be remembered? Who is responsible for ensuring that the truth is told now and in the future? A book like She Came to Slay is an attempt to make Harriet Tubman Davis’s story accessible to all. We may not have all of the answers but a definite message was left behind, one that advises us to be brave, to fight for and defend our humanity, to never forget where we come from.
PS- 2 pages are a listing of suggested readings
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
I love this author. She writes historical figures in a way that makes their lives so accessible. You feel a part of their story when you journey through her books.
A great albeit short read about the life of Harriet Tubman. I mostly got this as I wanted to know more about her after seeing the movie. Very accessible and readable book.
I'm not going to rate this book, because I really did not like the writing, but I don't want that reflected in a star rating when the actual subject and overall discussion in the book deserves a billion stars.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced