Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
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4.2 • 10 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
“I was born a slave…in the midst of the most miserable, desolate, and discouraging surroundings.” Thus begins Booker T. Washington’s account of his incredible journey from a child enslaved on a Virginia plantation to one of the leading speakers and educators of the late 1800s. Washington shares formative experiences. He recalls carrying books to school for his master’s children while wishing he himself could learn and tells the story of how, after his family was emancipated, he walked almost 500 miles to enroll in a new school for Black people. Washington went on to found the famous Tuskegee Institute so that he could help others in his community receive a good education.
Throughout his personal anecdotes, Washington expresses his belief in the importance of education for creating a future free from oppression, particularly for Black people. His autobiography, and the ideas expressed within its pages, continue to spark conversation today, more than 100 years after its publication.
Customer Reviews
Respect Kudos and Thanks BTW
A delight of easy language and most sincere gratitude from this reader to witness a journey of heroic determined growth, foresight and true altruism. BTW describes the Stockholm Syndrome before it had been documented. The higher standard of engagement required to prove the Negro as exhibited by BTW was a culture and tradition the 6888 WACs and Tuskegee airman continued, what a role model and gift. His love for the harmony in humanity to be naturally a part of two contrasting worlds is as noble as a saint. This man is the human being humane, forgiving and the epitome of effort to improve all.
Up from slavery
I found this a remarkable read, almost contemporary in delivery. A window into another time.