Darkness: A Slave's Story

by Jeff Nebeker-Johnson

A Slave’s Story is a fictionalized account of not just one slave’s life, but the tribulations and misery of many American slaves. Darkness cannot comprehend why she is a slave, simply because of the color of her skin. Throughout her childhood she vows to one day have what she believes her white masters a life free from suffering. Because of her rebellious nature, she is sold at auction to a brother and sister on a lone hemp farm and learns what it’s like to live and work alongside a white family. When one of her owners head off to fight for the Union during the Civil War, his sister bonds with the feisty young slave and educates her, helping to create a well-mannered lady. After the injured brother returns from the War, master and slave fall in love; the greatest taboo of that time period. Against all odds, and with a surprise ending, they succeed in creating happiness in a tumultuous period in United States history.

242 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2021

Reviews

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

True look into the lives of slaves

This is a very important and powerful read. Unfortunately it is exactly how slaves were treated. I laughed and cheered Sassy Darkness on but many parts of this book, I cried. I cried for the way that human beings treated other human beings based on their skin color and family traditions handled down from generation to generation. Definitely a five star read.

[Beverly Sterrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story of hope not a sad story

Usually slave stories are just so sad and horrible for the slaves. Although this story was also sad due to the topic of slavery there was a ray of hope

[Mamie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary

This was a pretty nice story. It had great characters . I love the determination and pride that Darkness had in herself.

[shirley faniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what book 2 has to offer to the readers. Great read

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this

10 out of 10, I highly recommend!. A beautiful and easy read and a beautifully written love story that has me wanting to read more. I love reading about the slave period, its a true part of history, so its one of my favourite genres to read about.

Off to read book #2

[Meeca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story

I enjoyed this tale of love and kindness. It was nice to see enslaved people being victorious over there captors.

[Yvette · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read

Gave me more insight about slavery. I learned about the families in this story. I’m glad that the ending was as it was.

[Sandra Newton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Very creative and I love Darkness she is strong and very smart. I highly recommend you enjoy this story and continue on with this series🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

unique angle

An interesting story of slave e life and rebellion. It moves quickly through many characters and lives. I would read it again if I had the chance

[Kasey Statum · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started this twice before I read it in 4 days.

Good start to the series. Almost unbelievable, but I know this happened. Darkness is definitely an enigma. On to book 2

[Marjorie Suggs · Rating 1 out of 5]

Happy Slaves?

This was a fairy tale. I can’t stand slave stories that are so removed from the truth it’s sickening. This could have been a Disney movie.

[Vernita Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Book

This book was excellent. I love how Darkness (Doris) stood her ground as a black slave. Being bought by Thomas and Alice was a blessing in disguise.

[Ivy Downer · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

Great story
Not too long
Easy to read
I enjoyed the story line
Looking forward to to the other books

[Vernita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was excellent. I love how Darkness (Doris) stood her ground as a black slave. Being bought by Thomas and Alice was a blessing in disguise.