Twelve Years A Slave
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4.6 • 884 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
In 1841, Solomon Northup was a free, educated Black man living in Saratoga Springs, New York—until the day that two men kidnapped him and sold him into slavery in Louisiana. This is Northup’s account of those years, when he learned about “the measure of ‘man’s inhumanity to man.’” Northup endured unconscionable mental and physical abuse, but he never lost hope that his family would rescue him…if he could just find a way to contact them.
Twelve Years a Slave was published as abolitionists throughout the U.S. were campaigning to end slavery, and it has stood the test of time as a blistering indictment of slavery. In 2013, Northup’s story was adapted into an award-winning movie. Northup’s story remains important—and the question he addresses to us continues to resonate: “What difference is there in the color of the soul?”
Customer Reviews
Sorrowfully Amazing
I knew there was a movie made but I refused to watch it because like most people—some innocently and some deceptively—are tired of hearing and talking about slavery. But after reading this book of a true experience of slavery, this is a conversation that can never be put to bed as long as the country responsible for this, takes full accountability. This was a great read.
A profound articulation of slavery
9.9/10 This incredible true story is only rivaled by its Hollywood movie. The vocabulary of Solomon is top tier and equally in standing to his mental endurance. My only complaint is for the pre spoilers before every chapter.
Amazingly Written!
Amazing Read! Brought me to tears!!