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This spunky, resilient woman faced a lot of horrific circumstances and did some extraordinary things. Well worth the read, though it should be noted that the work is not actually autobiographical.

#BookNDinner! I received a nice gift card for some of the shoveling I did ☺️, so I went out tonight now that the snow is cleared away enough. Accompaniment this cold and wet evening was: salmon, lobster tail, shrimp, mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, biscuits, and unsweetened iced tea. MMMmmm 😋! Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Sojourner‘s story is an important one and she was a remarkable woman. The narrative has some religious tangents that were tedious as they took away from her actual story, but it‘s still well worth a read.

Born into slavery in New York, Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist,women‘s rights activist and author. She continued her work for the rest of her life, earning an audience with President Abraham Lincoln and becoming one of the world‘s best-known human rights crusaders. This is her autobiography. She never learned to read or write. The book was dictated to Oliver Gilbert in 1850. An amazing woman!

Recovering from my elbow surgery and so thankful for @SerialReader ! I have enough strength to hold my phone and swipe! Started this one a while ago and didn‘t have a chance to finish. #mttbr

This is getting a soso from me because I got very tired very quickly of reading so much of Gilberts opinion. I wanted to learn about Sojourner Truth not what Gilbert felt abot everything. This works as an introduction but I‘ll look elsewhere for a thorough look at Truth‘s life.

#readblackwomen #celebrateblackwomen Narrative of Sojourner Truth. Keep in mind that Truth narrated this story to Olive Gilbert. I‘m considering it to be a mix between a biography and an autobiography.

This was well written. I had no idea what I was beginning to read when I began. These classics can be difficult reading at times. Read with Serial Reader. I think it would be best read if it wasn‘t read in daily installments.

It has arrived-first Litsy swap package-unsure if it is the #muglove or #CupidGoesPostal swap but it's here! Burning with excitement😍

I challenged myself to read at least 10 classics from Serial Reader in 2018-here's#3. I simply love the short segments that arrive at noon everyday so I can escape into a good read instead of grading papers over lunch break❤️📚🤓

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Sojourner Truth nearly went to Fruitlands
She would have faced off with Bronson Alcott so badly, and found a kindred spirit in Abba May.

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Issue 11/14. #LitsyAtoZ #N

Dance class reading. #LitsyAtoZ #N

Sojourner Truth was an American abolitionist, traveling preacher, former slave, and fighter for women‘s rights. This text is an account of her earlier years, as told to a colleague. At the point when it was written it appears that Truth was unable to read and write.

At times the narrative was a little dry, but the historical importance of the text allows us to overlook this. Sojourner was a strong woman who faithfully resisted.

#ShePersisted

Learning about Sojourner Truth's journey through pre-Civil War America, slavery, and devout, if unconventional, faith was a treat. I also think it's important to know what atrocities humans are capable of. The storytelling leaves something to be desired, as it isn't written from Sojourner's perspective and has numerous asides.

I really wish this had been more of a biography than it is. I appreciate the look into her life, but as it is written by another person who likes to interject the story with asides it seems to distract from Sojourner's story.

Finally caught up on my current #serialreader pick. This app has been such an asset to me. I get to dive into books I previously couldn't make time for. ❤️

Started this one a few days ago and kind of fell behind on it. Hoping to play catch up today and tomorrow.

I have to be honest with this one, I found it very hard to connect to the writing style and story. That being said, the life she led was an interesting one and an important narrative, nonetheless.

Gonna be honest: I preferred Frederick Douglass's narrative to this. I probably shouldn't have read them back to back. This was actually written by another person, who relayed the events of Truth's life, and I did not like the narrator's interjections nor their writing style. I'd love to learn more about Sojourner's life, but I think a biography might be the way to go for me.

#blameitonlitsy definitely Serial Reader. Never heard of it before! I loved reading the Narrative of Frederick Douglass on it, but to be honest this narrative of Sojourner Truth I'm not enjoying as much. Interesting woman for sure, but the writing style doesn't attract my attention.

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this is my nonfic shelf on Goodreads 📚 and I'm currently reading 'Lab Girl'..
The last one read, The Narrative of Sojourner Truth', is a ⭐⭐⭐ stars book for me: I thought it was an actual memoir of her life, but it's not.. And I didn't like Gilbert's constant interjections at all!

These pop ups at the end of every serial installment crack me up 😁😁

"If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?" So much to write about this week's philosophy readings that I don't even know where to start.

Last week's reading (February 12-18). Mini reviews here: https://rosemaryandreadingglasses.com/2017/02/22/last-weeks-reading-february-12-...

There's a big difference between trying to imagine the inhumanity and devastation of human slavery, and reading about it from a primary source. 🤔

I'd never read anything on Sojourner, so this was super interesting, even though it took a minute to fall back into the classics language and style. Thanks to @SerialReader the broken down chunks made it easier to absorb. Eager to read more. #readharder #blackhistorymonth #serialreader #finishathon

For #ReadHarder: A Classic by an author of colour. Thanks @SerialReader!

#DiversityFriday. The harrowing trials and personal tribulations of a freed female slave.

TBR Tuesday! Summer reads!