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3 stars only because I already read Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, and this is just an expanded version of that. The beginning is more heavily expanded than the middle and end, and the additional details are interesting. But from the middle to end, it was largely nearly identical to his previous autiobiography.

If you're looking for a more in-depth look at his life and slavery and how that impacted everyone involved, read this one. If you're looking for a more concise account that highlights the key moments in his life and leaves out the minor day-to-day details, read the former.

The narrator, Leon Nixon, did a great job with the text. He brought the power and passion behind Douglass's prose to the forefront.

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4.0

The second of the three of Douglass’ autobiographies, My Bondage and My Freedom is one of the best autobiographies I’ve ever read. There is no doubt that Douglass has a way with words.

I was much more interested in part I, his time in slavery than that of part II, his time as a freed man. Although, I think part II is necessary to truly understand the man.

An absolute must read for all Americans.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

I know Douglass is considered a great writer, but damn.

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