The Man Who Bought Himself: The Story of Peter Still

by Peggy Mann, Vivian W. Siegal

Retells the life story of Peter Still, who was kidnapped at six, endured over forty years of enslavement, bought his own freedom, and then raised enough money to free his wife and children

Genres: Nonfiction

215 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1975

Reviews

[Stephen Kells · Rating 5 out of 5]

This nonfiction book about a colored man named Peter, was stolen from his home, and cast into slavery.Now young Peter Still is trying to get back to his family with only knowing their parents first names. Will Peter succeed?

This was a truly inspiring book to read.It kept you on the edge of your chair and ready to know more.I couldn't set my book down at all, it was that riveting and inspirational.My favorite part was when Peter gets whipped and he tells Aunt Mary "I learned my lesson, Aunt Mary.I learned I got to find some way to get back home.To be free."I really enjoyed the ending because it keeps making you guess what might happen afterwards.

I would recommend this book to people who like books that keep them on the edge of their seats,and enjoys reading books that have a good amount of history in them.And I would compare this book to Uncle Tom's Cabinet, considering they both deal with slavery, and the views that are portrayed in the book are very similar.

[The Hofs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for my 12 year old daughter for her birthday and thought I would sneak a peak. I stayed up until the wee hours until the book was finished. Delicious! If you liked Amos Fortune, Free Man, you will LOVE this. Riveting and inspiring! This was passed around the family as a must read for all. . .

[Tsue16 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of those books I had a hard time putting down! Towards the end, you just want to keep reading to see what's going to happen next. What an inspiring story! Would definitely recommend to others!