Why read Narrative of Sojourner Truth, A Northern Slave?

Book cover of Narrative of Sojourner Truth, A Northern Slave: Emancipated from Bodily Servitude by the State of New York, in 1828

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Narrative of Sojourner Truth, A Northern Slave is a powerful, landmark narrative originally published in 1850 by abolitionist and preacher Sojourner Truth, who was born a slave in 1797 in rural New York. Truth was a nationally recognized proponent of civil rights and women's rights, speaking widely about gender and…

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1 author picked Narrative of Sojourner Truth, A Northern Slave as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Katie Pickles

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Autobiographies and narratives by heroines make for powerful reading and offer welcome wisdom.

Feminist and abolitionist Sojourner Truth’s story involves fighting sexism and racism out of first-hand experience and adversity. This book reminds us of the diversity present in the history of feminist heroines rather than the often privileged white, middle-class women’s voices.

Truth’s legendary ‘Ain’t I a woman?’ speech was delivered at the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.

From Katie's list on The best books about heroines in history.