Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass

by Fredrick Douglass

Fredrick Douglas was born to a slave mother who died when he was seven and his original
master, who he suspected to be his father. At a young age he witnessed and suffered tremendous
physical violence and other forms of inhumane treatment at the hands of his many owners. When
he learns the meaning of abolition, the seeds of escape were planted firmly in his heart.
Shuffled from one owner to the next, Fredrick acquired an intense wish to read and write enough
to write his own pass, to aid in his eventual escape! Fredrick Douglass escaped and became a well
known, abolitionist, writer and orator who worked tirelessly in the fight against slavery. His
autobiography is educational, hopeful, and a must read for everyone!

Genres: History

147 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2021

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I have ever read. Fredrick Douglass gives a first person account of the horrors of slavery. He lived and worked in an area where I grew up, which gave me some familiarity of locations while listening to the audio book. Every student should read this book as a part of their history curriculum. I especially liked the epilogue and parody he shared at the end of the book on the hypocrisy of some of the Christians at that time and how he separated the fake Christians from the Christ he knew to be true. The reader of the audiobook, Raymond Hearn, was fantastic! I thought I was hearing from Fredrick Douglas himself. The emotion and inflections in his voice added to the drama of the book. I will recommend everyone listen to this book read by Raymond Hearn from now on.

[Tevon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Informative.

[Nona Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an informative and excellent biography of Fredrick Douglass

[Renay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book taught me things that I couldn't have learned in school. It provided me with another perspective which I think is needed in America.

[Deb Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great history... It will take me a while to finish. Worth reading.

[Belinda Loves Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Memoir. Escape from slavery.

[AJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frederick truly created a masterpiece with this book ALSO WHEN HE FOUGHT COVEY I WAS AT THE EDGE OF MY LITERAL SEAT OMG

[Angela Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost feels like fiction

Douglass’s story is so refined and entertaining, it feels like a thriller. I’m disappointed that there isn’t a feature length film about him yet.

[Kristen Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful true story of a slave escaping to become a free man. There are accounts of slave treatment and conditions that will have you fuming and flabbergasted. You can’t read this and not be changed. Everyone should read this

[Alexander Schweitzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye-opening. Important read.