Genre: Non-fiction
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2009 (first published in 1861)
Pages: 336
Rating: Recommend
Synopsis: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is the true story of a former slave's life told from her perspective. Harriet Jacobs was born into slavery, and as she grew older, became aware of the monumental injustice of the institution. As a young and attractive women, she also faced the unwanted attentions of her male owners. Facing a life of misery and fearing for her children' future, Jacobs fled and hid from her owner for seven years. She made her way to Philadelphia in 1842 and later purchased her children.Review: Surprisingly easy to read in style and language, but difficult to digest. The horror, the treatment, the sad truth about slavery. This book was moving, and an important read.
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