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Twelve Years a Slave

By: Solomon Northup
Narrated by: Tommie Earl Jenkins
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Twelve Years a Slave is the true story of Solomon Northup: born a free black man in New York State, and sold into slavery after being tricked in 1841. Unable to convince anyone he is not a slave, Solomon spent 12 years in bondage, before finally being set free. Northup’s memoir, recounting details of the slave markets and the harsh life on plantations, was used in the struggle to abolish slavery in the United States.(P)2013 W F Howes Ltd Cultural & Regional Historical World Thought-Provoking
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I bought the book but didn’t listen for a while, not knowing how interesting this was. Once started, couldn’t stop till I finished it. It’s utterly painful story about slavery and wrongs of past time. It’s an eye opener for me and many. I didn’t know the details of harsh life in plantations. It made northern states more respectful in my eyes for their role in abolishment of slavery and vice versa for southern states.
All human are equal and slavery is banned all over but modern day slavery and racism still exists. I hope one day we all could reach to that point where everyone would be truly counted as equal.

An eye opener for many

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An excellent book. It gripped me throughout, and as a true story it penetrates the heart.

You must read this

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It sounds strange to call it a beautiful book but there was such a gentleness in the way it was written and showed how he rose above the brutality he was subjected to and never let it change who he truly was. I really felt that I came to know Solomon. What an amazing man. So gentle, wise and compassionate. You need to listen to this book. It was so wonderfully narrated by Tommie.

Heartbreaking

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it was an interesting read ... but droned on a little in the middle but overhaul a good read

interesting book

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I found the story very touching, emotional and a great look into history.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in the historical ways of living.

such an amazing, eye opening story.

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