pickMy goal is to read at least 12 classics this year (late 19th early 20th c). This is the earliest published narrative (1861) by a woman who‘d been enslaved. It is incredible. There‘s nothing more powerful than lived experience on a page. It astounds me that with all the books I‘ve read around slavery I‘d never heard about this before. I hope it‘s famous in the US. It‘s also a page turner, I was gripped with anxiety for Harriet and her children ⬇️
Centique Harriet tells her story but is also trying to persuade the Northerners reading her work that slavery is against Christianity. It is horrifying that she has to use her persuasive skills - but a reminder of how evilly embedded slavery was. This is one of those few books that really should be read by everyone 🙌 Harriet is an incredible real life hero #queenharriet 🙌 (edited) 4y
Tanisha_A Fantastic review, P! Stacked and looking forward to getting to it sometime. 🙂 4y
effani Sadly, I don't think it's particularly famous here in the US. I've heard the title but didn't really know anything about it until your review. It sounds really worthwhile, though! 4y
Centique @effani and it‘s SO readable and interesting too - I hope it gets some more attention. 💕 4y
Centique @Tanisha_A I‘m so glad you stacked it 😍😘 4y