Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Illustrated by Frederick Douglass

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sewingdervish's review against another edition

4.0
Wish it was a little longer.
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autumn_oddity's review against another edition

4.25
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This book. Wow. It was emotional, powerful and intense. I am so glad that I read it. As someone who always looked back at history tired of hearing the stories of the slave owners im so grateful to have discovered this book that details just a small amount of mistreatment and abuse of a slave. Mr Douglas is one of tbe strongest people I know. He not only stood up for himself but he continually put his fellow-slaves along side him, always making sure they remained safe while he spoke his truth.
Not revealing his way of escape to protect them.

It was such an easy read, i thoughly enjoyed the experience. I am sickened that any person could have inflicted such horrors on a fellow person. It is important for us to educate ourselves on the past so that we can work to improve the present to make the future a better place. 
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rosegoldeva's review against another edition

4.0
A very important story, that gives an interesting and heartbreaking insight into slavery.

art3misnah's review against another edition

5.0
eloquent and masterful ✨
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zoes_human's review against another edition

5.0
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nqehoward's review against another edition

4.25
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A little bit too flowery for me but very eye opening
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collins1129's review against another edition

5.0
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lois_bozilovic's review against another edition

3.0
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emiliasbg's review against another edition

5.0
I am mostly into fiction so I rarely read autobiographies, but I swear Douglas’ story seems like fiction, especially when he describes the terrifying reality of slavery. I absolutely recommend it.

ariannadiponzio2000's review against another edition

4.0
emotional inspiring reflective sad