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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
by Frederick Douglass
If you're looking for a good nonfiction book, I highly suggest this one! I read this book for school because we are about to start writing editorials. I thought it might be a bit boring since I don't read nonfiction much, but oh my goodness! I was very wrong. Douglass told his story in such a beautiful way, I was never bored. Not only was this book eye opening, it was heart breaking. So many times I wanted to be able to travel back in time and help all the poor souls he talked about.
This book really impacted me! It changed the way I view not only American history, but also current day. In the 1700s and 1800s, slavery was legal, therefor, "okay". I don't think that slavery was okay, nor have I ever, but back then it was socially acceptable and the people who thought it was wrong were too afraid to speak out. After reading this, it has caused me to think about how many things may be deemed socially acceptable now days that I don't agree with and see as wrong. I guess what I'm trying to say is, this book has caused me to really look at the world with different eyes and have the courage to speak out for what I believe is right.
This book really impacted me! It changed the way I view not only American history, but also current day. In the 1700s and 1800s, slavery was legal, therefor, "okay". I don't think that slavery was okay, nor have I ever, but back then it was socially acceptable and the people who thought it was wrong were too afraid to speak out. After reading this, it has caused me to think about how many things may be deemed socially acceptable now days that I don't agree with and see as wrong. I guess what I'm trying to say is, this book has caused me to really look at the world with different eyes and have the courage to speak out for what I believe is right.