Journey Toward Freedom: The Story of Sojourner Truth (Paperback)

by Jacqueline Bernard (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
First published in 1967, at the height of the civil rights movement, this book tells the story of one of the nineteenth century's most dynamic and progressive advocates for liberation, justice and equality for all people. Its reissue with a new introduction and added bibliography is timely. Born into slavery in New York State around 1797, Isabelle Borneftee experienced in 1843 a life transforming call to serve God and the cause of justice and became Sojourner Truth. From that time until her death in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1883, she traveled throughout the northeastern and midwestern states speaking and working for the abolition of slavery, women's rights, and justice for free African-Americans. Researching and integrating the story of Truth's diverse activities and extensive travels is particularly challenging because, being illiterate, she did not leave self-written accounts of her life and thoughts. The major primary source 7be Narrative of Sojourner Truth (1850), as taken down by Olive Gilbert, must be read through an unknown amount of editorial screening. Bernard overcomes this problem by using an abundance of secondary sources including first-hand accounts by acquaintances and public documents which she lists in her extensive bibliography. Bernard also may have created additional dialogue and interior monologue. The questionable credibility of this material may be compensated for by its contribution to the book's coherence, momentum, and novel-like ease of reading. The book will interest younger readers because of Truth's adventurous life and heroism. It is recommended to the general adult reader interested in the history of social reform, abolition of slavery, the women's movement, and African-American history. -- From Independent Publisher

Product Description
A biography of Sojourner Truth, who was born into slavery, freed in 1827, and became famous for her courage, quick wit, and ready challenge as she campaigned for abolition and women's rights in New York and the Midwestern States.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558610243
• ISBN-13: 978-1558610248
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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