A review by tradecraftswithbeth
Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington

3.0

So much respect for the author. I can only imagine he was writing from a place of optimism and survival: physically, psychologically, and spiritually. I understand the critiques of Washington’s perspective but understanding that people-pleasing is a trauma response, it is easy to hold compassion for the author as he tries so hard to earn respect - which should have been given freely.