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5.0

‘Once you learn to read you will forever be free’.

An amazing, heartbreaking recollection of Frederick Douglass’ life and brave escape from slavery. Prior to this book I had not learned about Douglass, and it is a shame that his victories are not celebrated more - especially in the school curriculum.

This book may be difficult to read in content, but it is short and the language used is accessible. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to educate themselves more on the history of slavery as it is emotive, well-written and educational. You will not regret reading this.

* there are many violent and abusive scenes that would not be suitable for some readers.