• Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (AmazonClassics Edition)

  • By: Harriet Ann Jacobs
  • Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
  • Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (146 ratings)

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (AmazonClassics Edition)

By: Harriet Ann Jacobs
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
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Publisher's summary

Despite being born into slavery, Linda Brent enjoys a happy childhood - until the deaths of her parents and kind mistress leave her an orphan and the property of the lascivious Dr. Flint. Linda becomes the target of his unwanted advances, which she temporarily evades by bearing the children of another man. But when Dr. Flint threatens to sell her children unless she submits, Linda hatches a desperate plan to escape, working to secure her children's freedom as well as her own.

Using the character Linda Brent to narrate her own life story, Harriet Ann Jacobs reveals the unparalleled struggles of an enslaved woman. Her harrowing account of perseverance and unimaginable bravery continues to enlighten and inspire to this day.

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Revised edition: Previously published as Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this edition of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

Public Domain (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Riveting. Time travel is possible...in the pages

this brave young woman was played with like a cat that caught a bird. her story was moving to say the least and I am honored to have had the privilege to know her

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Difficulty and fear

This book was an emotional roller coaster ride. Slavery story told in a different way.

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Relevant to current racial oppression

Excellent. The story of Linda's life and struggles and her reflections of how the evil institution of slavery affected her life and society are congruent to the continued oppression of African Americans today. Very interesting to read after the murder of George Floyd and ongoing protests.

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Great read!

Gripping, well written with historical reference. A inspirational story! And ridiculous that extra words need to be written to please some word minimum.

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Heartbroken in every way

It is unfathomable to even begin to understand what it is like not being allowed to just be... What human beings are doing to others because of some stupid backwards thinking to this day is despicable... We all bleed. We all see the same sun. We all breath the same air. We all die one day. We are biologically the same from the inside - why does the outside matter...?
We need to continue to tell about these lives to never forget...

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A Much Needed Read

I was enthralled by this young woman and how she conveyed her thoughts and feelings about being enslaved in America. The personal aspect drew me in and I found myself transported to the period. A must read for both young and old.

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The truth of slavery

This was a very interesting, sad, heartwarming and heartbreaking book. Written by a young slave girl and her struggles for her entire life. All she ever strived for her children to be educated and for freedom.

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A Story of Resilience and Sacrifice in Suffering

Incidents in the life of a Slave Girl is disappointing, yet still amazing journey through a black woman’s experience through slavery. The autobiography sheds light on the numerous different aspects of being an enslaved person and the extent of white supremacy utilized by any means in regards to maintaining power. Linda’s story shines the spotlight on the inhumanity of slavery. The mistreatment and inconsideration in regards to other human beings and is a reflection of ones morals.
Learn some history and listen up! This book my teach you something about yourself you didn’t know.

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speaks to the heart

I listened to this, while at work.

I truly appreciate this woman's struggles, courage, vulnerability, loss and candor.

My heart wept and cringed, as well as smiled with hope.

Exceptional writing and narration. A beautiful woman with a wrenchingly beautiful story.

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An American classic and a great, true account

A gripping and moving story that offers unique insights into American history and the human experience from the perspective of sn intelligent beautiful soul, may she rest in peace.

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