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Twelve Years a Slave
- Narrated by: Tommie Earl Jenkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
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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.
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- Anne
- 26-11-20
You must read this
An excellent book. It gripped me throughout, and as a true story it penetrates the heart.
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- dizzi
- 06-12-19
such an amazing, eye opening story.
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.
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- John
- 16-08-22
Straightforward and compelling
Written in the formal language of the time in some ways makes Solomon Northup’s story even more tragic. It is the straightforward telling of his terrible story that makes it so compelling. It is of the time and gives a real sense of that scar on history.
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- Eileen C.
- 29-01-15
interesting book
it was an interesting read ... but droned on a little in the middle but overhaul a good read
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- Morgan
- 04-12-18
A Cry freedom indeed
I enjoyed this book as much as the film. Slavery is an abomination. Great narration.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-04-21
Great Narrator
Everybody should read this book! I listened to it in two sittings, but only because time wouldn't allow for me to listen to it in one. The story is compelling and Tommie Earl Jenkins is absolutely fantastic as the narrator!
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- Coz
- 06-04-21
Such a sad story!
What a journey! What a man!
I enjoyed this story, although I found the narrator's voice a little boring after time.
Still, I would recommend the read!
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-03-15
a must listen to
great audio book, narrative was easy to listen to and storywas very interesting and informative.
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- Pen Name
- 05-06-21
Movie not nearly as graphic!
Gripping, tragic and wholly absorbing, Mr. Jenkins rendition brings this story to an even more humanizing level.
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- Sketchy&Unformed
- 28-10-21
Heartbreaking
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.
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