Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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4.4
158 reviews
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130
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Reader be assured this narrative is no fiction. I am aware that some of my adventures may seem incredible; but they are, nevertheless, strictly true. I have not exaggerated the wrongs inflicted by Slavery; on the contrary, my descriptions fall far short of the facts. I have concealed the names of places, and given persons fictitious names. I had no motive for secrecy on my own account, but I deemed it kind and considerate towards others to pursue this course. I wish I were more competent to the task I have undertaken. But I trust my readers will excuse deficiencies in consideration of circumstances. I was born and reared in Slavery; and I remained in a Slave State twenty-seven years. Since I have been at the North, it has been necessary for me to work diligently for my own support, and the education of my children. This has not left me much leisure to make up for the loss of early opportunities to improve myself; and it has compelled me to write these pages at irregular intervals, whenever I could snatch an hour from household duties.

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4.4
158 reviews
Bonita C.
February 15, 2014
This has been an excellent choice in books to read. I cried while reading it because it saddens me to know that what our "people" went through for freedom. And people these days think that we have it hard. What we are going through now is nothing and it can not even be compared to what took place in Linda's life time! ! Great read. Took only 3 days. Once you start reading you can't put it down.
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James Brown
September 8, 2017
A must read for anybody wanting to know about slavery, and how its insidious effects can lead to the development of somebody who embodies truthfulness, courage and astuteness -- as exemplified by Linda.
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Cathy Greene
May 9, 2014
A must read! Riveting and very emotional. This book truly grips the heart. Slaveholders are going to be surprised when they face the Master on the day of reckoning. They will see who the real Christians were as the slaves they held march through those Pearly Gates as they, the Slaveholders, are turned away.
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