As relevant today as more than a century ago. Those who do not learn from history’s pitfalls are doomed to repeat it. There will always be hypocrisy and persons believing you should do as they say, not as they do. People who selectively quote Bible passages while turning their backs on some of the main points regarding the treatment of others and that their creator had created all by his hand, so either He is flawed or they are. There are Brooke who have a shallow consideration and enjoyment in the company of others unless they realize the same person they respected is “different” or “other” and suddenly their morals and outlook change for superficial and often ill informed ideals. This should be required reading in every school to better ensure poor parts of history are not repeated.

It was very heartfelt. The character takes you through her life’s journey in her own eyes. The experiences she shared would have anyone close to tears….

Shocking. Suspenseful. Educational. I devoured this book and make copious notes throughout it. What a disgusting practice slavery was. What despicable people the white Southerners were (and some still are). I would have this book in every high school English classroom if it were up to me. The pains that Linda goes through to keep her family together and alive are simply astounding. Seven years in a 7x9x3 foot space with vermin and exposure to the South’s ill climate. Horrible! This should be a mini series on TV. It needs much more attention, now more than ever.

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One of the best books I’ve read about slavery and the emotional, physical and psychological toll that it had on those in bonds. Highly recommend it to anyone who even is marginally interested in chattel slavery in America.

I read this book under the circumstances of President Trump’s first year of his second presidency term. Thus I found the story especially telling in its truthfulness and apparent accuracy in its depictions of slave life in the late 1800’s. To think that these events happened only around 150 years ago, makes them all the more appalling. I’m 78 years old so that at the time I was born, the relative time span was less than 80 years previous. Let us not forget these real life anguishing stories so as not to repeat them.

Wonderful story about a slave woman’s trials and her attempts to free her family from bondage. It will break your heart at times and then have you cheering her on. Highly recommend you read it

Moving beyond words, to learn these things in school is one but to live them is another. The author has given us a window into her world. 🙏

An incredible read and insight into the experiences and mind of a woman brought up in slavery who fought for freedom for her and her children. A portrait of fortitude and perseverance. These first hand accounts and reported incidents retold may not be surprising to read at this point of knowing American history, but doesn’t make these occurrence any less heartbreaking to read. It’s not stories of inhumanity that make this a captivating read, but Ms, Jacobs mindset.

Why was this never taught in school? It is too shameful, that’s why. An amazing account of life for a slave girl. After having visited the south and it’s plantations and museums, I felt compelled to learn more. So glad I have read this, it changes my perspective greatly.