Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself (FULL Audiobook)

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself
by Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897)
Harriet Jacobs' autobiography, written under the pseudonym Linda Brent, details her experiences as a slave in North Carolina, her escape to freedom in the north, and her ensuing struggles to free her children. The narrative was partly serialized in the New York Tribune, but was discontinued because Jacobs' depictions of the sexual abuse of female slaves were considered too shocking. It was published in book form in 1861. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett).

[@dejasisters5150]

Chapter 1: 6:50 Chapter 2: 15:42 Chapter 3: 29:00 Chapter 4: 33:48 Chapter 5: 58:01 Chapter 6: 1:06:29 Chapter 7: 1:21:00 Chapter 8: 1:36:05 Chapter 9: 1:41:54 Chapter 10: 1:59:45 Chapter 11: 2:12:52 Chapter 12: 2:24:24 Chapter 13: 2:36:09 Chapter 14: 2:54:37 Chapter 15: 3:02:37 Chapter 16: 3:16:47 Chapter 17: 3:38:25 Chapter 18: 3:45:37 Chapter 19: 4:01:59 Chapter 20: 4:13:27 Chapter 21: 4:22:51 Chapter 22: 4:32:37 Chapter 23: 4:37:54 Chapter 24: 4:47:18 Chapter 25: 4:53:42 Chapter 26: 5:05:03 Chapter 27: 5:14:46 Chapter 28: 5:30:24 Chapter 29: 5:42:06 Chapter 30: 6:01:16 Chapter 31: 6:08:30 Chapter 32: 6:18:53 Chapter 33: 6:26:54 Chapter 34: 6:33:24 Chapter 35: 6:41:49 Chapter 36: 6:47:31 Chapter 37: 6:58:33 Chapter 38: 7:04:51 Chapter 39: 7:09:38 Chapter 40: 7:14:10 Chapter 41: 7:26:15

[@wandalee4572]

Thanks. What book were you reading?

[@Berto1983]

thank you!

[@lavarballscousin9391]

Not all heroes where capes

[@rebekahsimmons8353]

*FOURTY-ONE* Chapters?! Yikes. Thank you for this!!

[@JCSolo]

Thank you so much

[@kizzieaquen7922]

I stumbled across this book while in college, and it was one of the most powerful book's I ever read. To read it and say the words as she does, gives you a realistic feel of what she was feeling, her soul speaks to you when you read it in their very own way. I read everything , just because they never allowed us to. Reading and Spelling are powerful tools, I feel elevated everytime I read. I tell my 7 Young Kings you are nothing if you don't learn to READ, WRITE, SPELL, ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, AND DIVIDE. SPELLING IS A SPELL. WRITE IT OUT AND WATCH IT COME BACK TO U..I Love U BLACK KINGS AND QUEENS. BLESSINGS..

[@leavefollow1698]

I need them to read the dictionary of Merriam Webster then protest and FIX.

[@supermike2164]

Yes I loved this story. It's a shame that more people don't know the story.

[@kizzieaquen7922]

@Desirae McNichol Thank You!!! My mommy and daddy gave it to me. They named me after Roots the movie.

[@terrysigmon3119]

I'm 43 years old and as an adult I can only remember crying a couple times. One is when my Dad passed away and the other was while reading this book. God Bless this lady.

[@Kitiwake]

Be careful that you too do not become segregationist as much any in the past.

[@grenbaygrl1]

Chapter 8 1:35:40 Chapter 9 1:41:26 Chapter 10 1:59:18 Chapter 11 2:12:26 Chapter 12 2:23:57 Chapter 13 2:35:41 Chapter 14 2:54:19 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 3:37:54 Chapter 18 3:45:05 Chapter 19 4:01:25 Chapter 204:13:00 Chapter 21 4:22:24 Chapter 22 4:32:11 Chapter 23 4:37:28 Chapter 24 4:46:51 Chapter 25 4:53:13 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 5:14:12 Chapter 28 5:29:58 Chapter 29 5:41:39 Chapter 30 6:00:50 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 6:26:28 Chapter 34 6:32:58 Chapter 35 6:41:20 Chapter 36 6:47:03 Chapter 37 6:58:03 Chapter 38 7:04:22 Chapter 39 7:09:26 Chapter 40 7:13:43 Chapter 41 7:25:51 Appendix 7:41:50

[@BaseBuildsWithRelo]

thank youuuuuuuu

[@grenbaygrl1]

Sure thing, dude! Hope you're enjoying the story :)

[@schellingmei3611]

thanks ;3

[@7tbryant]

THANK YOU R. KELLY! STAY AWAY FROM THE CLOSET!

[@7tbryant]

Thank You very much

[@user-kd9wy1bx8w]

This woman was truly stronger than she was credited for. I hope that her soul rests blissfully for eternity.

[@Pillanz]

1:20:30 Chapter 7 - The Lover 1:36:05 Chapter 8 - What Slaves Are Taught to Think of fhe North 1:41:54 Chapter 9 - Sketches of Neighboring Slaveholders 1:59:45 Chapter 10 - A Perilous Passage in the Slave Girl's Life 2:12:52 Chapter 11 - The New Tie to Life 2:24:22 Chapter 12 - Fear of Insurrection 2:36:08 Chapter 13 - The Church and Slavery 2:54:37 Chapter 14 - Another Link to Life 3:02:38 Chapter 15 - Continued Persecution 3:16:48 Chapter 16 - Scenes at the Plantation 3:38:25 Chapter 17 - The Flight 3:45:38 Chapter 18 - Months of Peril 4:01:58 Chapter 19 - The Children Sold 4:13:27 Chapter 20 - New Perils

[@roshni_saxena]

Paolo Pili Thank you!

[@heathergunn9235]

That you so so much

[@sun-gk6xz]

4:22:52 Chapter 21 - The Loophole of Retreat.

[@sun-gk6xz]

7:26:16 Chapter 41: Free At Last

[@parhamcx]

@@sun-gk6xz is your last name wright

[@scott9494]

When I feel sorry for myself I listen and learn that many a human being has suffered and I'm not alone. How can we treat eash other so cruelly is beyond belief

[@jessiec.9169]

Me too... Also the book "A Child Called 'It"..Both really help with resolving self pity...🙃🌞

[@jessiec.9169]

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[@Jyromi]

Jesus Christ loves you beyond anybody but he legally can do anything if you do not call him first. Call him.

[@numberstation]

@@Jyromi What's his number?

[@kparkermillennium]

Yessssss

[@ComicDude0208]

I feel like when a student is forced to read this in school, and write countless reports on it, it ruins the amazing, emotional, and eye opening story that this book so wonderfully tells.

[@patcdtp]

Absolutely..better to read it for urself...audio-books takes away from what this book in particular gives to the individual reader..

[@tyroneshaw6954]

Pat Parker it okay when you are unable to read or pick up the actually book due to working

[@peggy9023]

Pat Parker What do you mean? It's read verbatim.

[@nickchristensen9467]

I agree. I think this and other books lose their impact when students feel forced to read them.

[@kennedys1796]

I’m currently being forced to read a large portion of this book and lead a socratic seminar in my class. I feel as if this book would be wonderful if I wasn’t forced to read it.

[@veronicaa9033]

I listened to this and my heart was forever changed. What an amazing women so determined and bold. She demonstrated such a beautiful character with such a high standard of Integrity. I recommend listening to this. Her character is a good example of something we all need nowadays.

[@angelinacofer957]

😊😊

[@dolphinsatsunset1]

I think Harriet Jacobs life story should be turned into a biographical movie. I think it would make an excellent oscar winning inspirational movie.

[@napigirlpretigirl]

I agree.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

I agree!

[@seapoppy]

dolphinsatsunset1 I agree

[@KittyAwesomnessgirl1]

That's a horrible idea, Hollywood would butcher this story

[@chriswilder100]

Agree

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

a Grand Mother of my own heart was a Black woman who raised me and thinking of her still brings tears 2 my eyes. God bless her.

[@longwhitemane]

💐💐💗

[@aplimsollpunk2738]

"There is a great difference between Christianity and religion in the south". Such a relevant line then and now.

[@113dmg9]

Wow. I couldn't put the book... uh... my phone... down. I'm thankful I ran across this tremendous story.

[@Padfoot1313]

Preface- 1:14 Chapter 1- 6:50 Chapter 2- 15:41 Chapter 3- 29:00 Chapter 4- 33:48 Chapter 5- 58:01 Chapter 6- 1:06:29 Chapter 7- 1:20:59 Chapter 8- 1:36:05 Chapter 9- 1:41:54 Chapter 10- 1:59:45 Chapter 11- 2:12:52 Chapter 12- 2:24:22 Chapter 13- 2:36:08 Chapter 14- 2:54:37 Chapter 15- 3:02:38 Chapter 16- 3:16:48 Chapter 17- 3:38:25 Chapter 18- 3:45:38 Chapter 19- 4:01:58 Chapter 20- 4:13:27 Chapter 21- 4:22:52 Chapter 22- 4:32:37 Chapter 23- 4:37:55 Chapter 24- 4:47:17 Chapter 25- 4:53:41 Chapter 26- 5:05:03 Chapter 27- 5:14:45 Chapter 28- 5:30:23 Chapter 29- 5:42:05 Chapter 30- 6:01:17 Chapter 31- 6:08:29 Chapter 32- 6:18:52 Chapter 33- 6:26:54 Chapter 34- 6:33:24 Chapter 35- 6:41:49 Chapter 36- 6:47:31 Chapter 37- 6:58:34 Chapter 38- 7:04:51 Chapter 39- 7:09:38 Chapter 40- 7:14:10 Chapter 41- 7:26:14 Appendix- 7:42:02

[@heathermancini2718]

I teach in an urban school, and kids (many) just simply don't read enough. Using an audio book as an *option*, I am able to engage many reluctant readers who can either read along, or just listen. It's a powerful tool, and a gateway to a student gaining the confidence to tackle a book on their own.

[@semiramisfakhri1124]

My father had a saying " there is no.differance between a person that doesn't read than a person who is not able too'

[@bryan7938]

That’s good teaching. VARK! Everyone learns differently and as a teacher or instructor it’s our job to tap into the best for way for learning objectives to be met. 👍. I taught adults in a police environment and it was exactly the same thought process. Brilliant narration I have to say. Another great book is Letters of a Homesteader. Brilliant delivery.

[@altareggo]

I love the way she claims to be a poor writer, then WHAM she comes out with as fine a narrative as that of Samuel Clemens or Frederick Douglass: her skill with words is truly amazing, as is her amazing humility.

[@pamelabutler9305]

altareggo Keep in mind people spoke and wrote much more formally (and in my opinion more eloquently) so to her, she probably did feel she was an inferior writer. I'd love to tell her she's brilliant!!

[@MsMusicfan2]

Well, since it was edited, I think maybe the writing was revised.

[@michellelaclair]

Agreed

[@alniahjohnson8494]

Like when you say "please excuse this mess" to company when you know you've been cleaning all day

[@Diana-qm7ty]

I'm sure she was taught by the Dr. and his wife to read and write and by her young mistress. The masters were cruel and inhuman. She does not have to "claim" to be a poor writer, slavery was a despicable evil that most of them who claimed to be Christian were not.

[@AnthonyRayM122]

Optional Tip: If you are reading this for Literature class and you are a fast reader, you can click on settings on the video, and make the speed to "1.25". I'm a fast reader, and this helped me. I think this only works on desktops. I'm not sure if it works on mobile.

[@malissabond5337]

]p

[@leilaniwatson3128]

I do the same thing! XD

[@erik.rodriguez]

I put it 1.75 if I have the book in front of me

[@juliaarmbruster6026]

Thanks. Works on my fone. Big help.

[@kenjilum2986]

Can't thank you enough for reading this for us all

[@Diana-qm7ty]

My husband who never stops to listen to an audio book loved this! He said he learned a lot through her story.

[@PRETTYFACE816]

@@Diana-qm7ty exactly, how can you not!

[@christieturner5567]

this history needs to be known all over

[@LSlade1207]

I enjoyed this sooooo much! It was educational, insightful...gripping. I have been recommending this to friends and I hope that we can get together and have some meaningful dialogue regarding how the accounts of Harriet Jacobs can be felt today!

[@supermike2164]

Sexual harassment was serious at that time

[@satsumamoon]

Are you a sadist?

[@MirageTader]

I find it harder to use the word enjoy especially were a mother watch her a child dying.

[@burntpieceoftoast4148]

@@MirageTader c'mon now, I'm certain her comment wasn't meant in that sort of way. It was a beautifully written novel, tragic, but very much worth reading.

[@stufftothinkabout6966]

This book was superbly written, and its reading was remarkably well done. Thank you for uploading this and for all people, and companies, involved in making the audio version of this book available. If not for this service I probably never would have found this treasure. To me a most salient feature of this book is how spurious Christians can deceive themselves to the point that they are so blinded to their own demonstrative hypocrisy.

[@ComicDude0208]

Well I wouldnt call those people real christians. But either way, at the time that this book was written that was just considered the "correct" view in the south, so they sided with it.

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

people are the most evil animals on earth. Moreso men but women also contribute. How can they be that way? They give in to their human nature so badly they become demonic. Satan rules the world, he works through Patriarchy, Satan is the Prince of this world. How many people are true Christians, how many Saints? Very few.

[@veolamcgowan124]

This is an amazing story. This should be turned into a movie. So glad I came across this story.

[@shawn2745]

Book starts at 6:52

[@foxymoron3200]

It helped.

[@jennivee5621]

Thank you!

[@TheYoli182]

shawn2745 thanks.

[@JCSolo]

Thank you!

[@wandalee4572]

Is that six hours and 52 seconds. I have the Norton Anthology book?

[@AguadulceDeb]

Thank you, so much, Elizabeth, for investing the time it took to do this project. Your accent is clear and understandable, although it isn't probably like the southern dialect of a slave girl... but that would have brought criticism too! I appreciate your being Harriet's voice... .. I am grateful to have been able to discover the heroic story of this amazing woman who continues to speak out her story after 200 years through your voice! I am inspired to volunteer myself😊. God bless you!

[@nvthvxn9627]

Chapter 1: 6:50 Chapter 2: 15:42 Chapter 3: 29:00 Chapter 4: 33:48 Chapter 5: 58:01 Chapter 6: 1:06:29 Chapter 7: 1:21:00 Chapter 8: 1:36:05 Chapter 9: 1:41:54 Chapter 10: 1:59:45 Chapter 11: 2:12:52 Chapter 12: 2:24:24 Chapter 13: 2:36:09

[@lauraathomethrifting]

I weeped several times thru the reading. I have learned so much from her experiences. I hope we can accomplish freedom, love and justice for all souls.

[@acefeeley9007]

Wept, genius

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

only through Matriarchy

[@aliyacuud5756]

Chp1: 6:50 Chp 2 -15:15 Chp 3: 28:59 Chp 4: 33:43 Chp 6- 1:04:45 Chp7: 1:20:00 Chap8: 1:35:29 Chap10 - 1:59:45 Chp 11- 2:10:58 Chp 12: 2:23:59

[@princepawka]

Thank you.

[@ummamaimunaalam8241]

Thanks

[@benjaminwhite7952]

@@princepawka.

[@MrWatchcollector]

She got the kids!! Yes yes. I’m so glad. And have her daughter learn to read. I am so relieved. This is SUCH a good book.

[@deellaboe437]

My family had a similar story! But they arrived in Chicago and then Minnesota. And taught us to not judge one's skin tone but one's heart. And that there were kind people, most don't mention them. I'm glad Harriet did. Mrs. Bruce! Tears!! and joy

[@CurlyZip]

What a good listen. Thank you for this narrative. So painful a history should not be forgotten.

[@delrosejames6541]

This story is truly a inspiration. It gives us a glimpse into what our people went through. This young lady was truly a warrior. She suffered much under the hand of her oppressors. But in the end she and her family were triumphant..

[@iwal1645]

My grandmother had 15 children from a few men in the early 1800s The children, including my mother, were treated well but never thought of them as property. However, they were treated property until emancipation and independence. My family are all light brown, living on a mountain, who sold land to get away from slavery. To think I'm one generation from this disgusting practice, but in another country. No wonder the white woman with my same last name as me seemed so shocked that my runaway slave survived built a business, raised a family, were able to buy their freedom, only to be emancipation, and the Scottish people were taken off the land and left my family to rot, thank goodness they were more ingenuitive to move forward. They left us with skills and education, however the racism still existed. Thank goodness for this book, it explains things that our family just refused to acknowledge or speak about.

[@lovenlightman]

Chapter 3: 29:00 Chapter 5: 58:00 Chapter 6: 1:06:05 Chapter 7: 1:21:00

[@rainbow_doglover8301]

That last line about her grandmother and the ocean was beautiful.

[@badsworthcats]

The

[@Createshareandgive]

I want to listen, but I’m afraid my blood pressure will explode, and I’ll be overwhelmed with sadness😩😩.

[@santanaheskey3854]

A Goddess of strength and virtue.

[@foxymoron3200]

Great. Educational. Book. Just finished the book. It was amazing, the events of Linda Brent is fascinating as she fights for her freedom and her children's freedom. Recommend those who are required to read it, read it. Is a great book.

[@aprilldavis5763]

What tears😭 I am so happy that you got your freedom and your children. I couldn’t put the book down.

[@lynnc8188]

I would like to know if Harriett has living descendants. If she does they must be so proud of her.

[@mez2466]

Had to read this for uni and in the context of my class it was a fascinating insight into the lives of slaves, particularly those of young women. But beyond that, I loved this so much more than I thought I would. Linda/Harriet will stick with me for sometime. I experienced joy and heartbreak right alongside her and I swear I cried when I heard she was finally a free woman. Harriet Jacobs, the woman you are.

[@dannyhmmcup]

Disgraceful how human beings can commit such acts. Dispicable. I am white, 33, and ive said it alot across youtube, and I say it again; learn from history and just love and respect each other no matter what your colour and creed. Unfortunitly, the kind of universal peace that is craved I doubt will happen in my lifetime. Very sad that because of colour, race, sex, age, looks, weight, (the list is too long) one has to put down and try to destroy another. All I say to those who have suffered; do not make the same mistake as your inflictors. Hold your head high, and know that you are better than they, for they are blind and judgement will reach them in either this life or the next.

[@quantumblackness2.0]

Our history is soo tragic. We have yet to heal. Which will not take place until we quit the denial.

[@Bumbleke]

@daniel holden Out of curiosity... what makes you think that?

[@tabithajohnson890]

Manipulation of the Gospel has been admitted

[@ianb335]

Important to remember that our history did not start with slavery or Solomon and Sheba. Slavery is just tiny part of the African story.

[@metalplanet-moreonmetal5444]

I'm healed

[@elizabethkaseroff4245]

As much as hate to admit it you're absolutely right.

[@stevebrown1461]

Wonderful job reading this text! Thank you.

[@laurachoi7144]

33:20 - Chapter 4 1:06:00 - Chapter 6 4:22:52 - Chapter 21 6:41:49 - Chapter 35 7:14:10- Chapter 40

[@lindastrang6755]

Thank you :)

[@dwightrichard1456]

So much knowledge in listening to these videos not taught in schools, I am very thankful.

[@vonallen1646]

I read this in college and am revisiting it with my now experienced ears and eyes

[@Diana-qm7ty]

All children should hear this...

[@NOLongeraDREAMER]

Harriet has amazing discernment at a very young age. It's amazing what faith will do for you when you are suffering terribly. If you want to see reality as it really is, "You must be born again to see the kingdom of God." Jesus

[@taxpayer9546]

Praise the Good Lord our God Jesus Christ

[@juanitahuisentruit1989]

Thank you so much dear r narrator for bring this wonderful soul to life. I will never understand how one human can conceive the idea that it is ever ok that a human being can be bought and sold. I believe this should be required that every student in the world should hear this book read aloud in the hopes that this dark history can never be repeated.

[@drewmckinney7843]

I’m studying this for a literature paper, it’s quite moving. I’ve never been more sad hearing an account.

[@josephdawson6263]

The RE-INTRODUCTION at the start of EVERY chapter is irritating!!!

[@Rome274]

Oh my gosh yes very annoying !!!

[@factsopinionsohmy1102]

I am of the same opinion of you. If it simply announced the next chapter, that would do.

[@I-_-I_SB]

So is racism

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Agreed....😬 What’s with that...?

[@kaamn1829]

The reason the reintroduction exists is because librivox audiobooks are recorded by chapter and published on their website that way, meaning if listened to/downloaded from their website, you have to click on each new chapter, so they're not redundant there. The recordings are presumably combined and published here and that happens to be a sign of their creation and form that's not necessary here (since it's all one part) that would halt the volunteer's time by making someone edit it out, and so it isn't changed.

[@lindadobson9854]

I wish the credits weren’t repeated every chapter.

[@jadegarner1731]

So VIP- I pray for peace & that no one ever is bound by slavery ever again!

[@pamelabutler9305]

Jade Garner That's a great thought. Unfortunately, people are still slaves today...

[@kizzieaquen7922]

Jade Garner the prison system is their new form of slavery, their are no visible chains but they are still there none the less. We( blacks) pay for our crimes twice over. Bill Cosby is a new form of slavery, YES I SAID IT BILL COSBY, USHER RAYMOND, DAVE CHAPELLE, MICHEAL JACKSON, WHITNEY HOUSTON, PRINCE, REV. RON, and the list goes on. Modern day slavery, the only problem is We are God's chosen ones and the more they try and oppress us the more God blesses us. Open your eyes hun and take a look around, who do you think they make all these hideous ass laws for?? Why did the little white boy who raped the girl while she was passed out drunk, was sentenced to 6 months, because the judge( The Grand Wizard of the KKK) didnt want to ruin his life. While old Bill here, who by the way has contributed to his people, donated to Historical Black College Universities , stressed the importance of education, taught us the function of a conjunction, And A Bill is Only A Bill and it's sitting there on Capital Hill, Little Bill, The Cosby Show, A Different World, and many more accomplishments. Is sitting on trial for something these women SAY HE DID 30+ YRS AGO. NO WAIT, THE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS HAD ALREADY RAN OUT. BUT YET HE WAS STILL TRIED AND TRIED TWICE. HARVEY WEINSTEIN CHARLIE ROSE CHARLIE SHEEN( giving out HIV) The CEO of Fox News ( deceased) Roger Goodell. Donald Trump ALL THESE WHITE MEN HAVE BEEN ACCUSED AND ADMITTED TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT, OR HAVING SEX WITH WOMEN IN EXCHANGE FOR ROLES IN MOVIES, AND TV SHOWS. OUR IDIOT OF A PRESIDENT WENT AND GOT HIMSELF A PORN STAR AND THEN PAID HER OFF TO KEEP QUIET AND SHE DIDNT. WHEN WILL HE STAND AND BE ARRESTED AND TRIED FOR HIS UNAPOLOGETIC AIM??? WHEN WILL ANY IF THOSE MEN GO TO TRIAL,,,, NOT A SINGLE ONE.w

[@samhain2455]

@@kizzieaquen7922 You're a racist kook.

[@LovelyYahudee]

@@kizzieaquen7922 💯💯💯💯🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

[@kubakola]

Jade Garner Ameen!

[@sproutbliss]

Elizabeth Klett is a phenomenal narrator but isn't it a bit odd to have a white person narrating a black person's slave narrative? What do you think? This story is so haunting.

[@troytroy4191]

I agree

[@shevandy55]

sproutbliss I agree as well.

[@jacquelynwilliams3660]

I have heard many readers but she is excellent. But, there is no doubt that a black woman's voice would add an authenticity that would bring the story to life in a profound way. The trick is to find the woman with the talent and the willingness to do it. In my experience, the wrong reader can really ruin the experience.

[@ronaldquick6884]

Maybe she gotta a white voice

[@lindasanders6777]

I personally don't think it matters. The story is so engaging, that so long as the narrator reads well and has a pleasant voice, their skin color is irrelevant. This great story shines through.

[@triciagumbrecht1066]

There is a lot to be learned here from Harriett Jacobs. She was a true Christian, a true follower of the humble Jesus 🛡✝️⚔️🕊

[@LovelyYahudee]

Great job narrator‼‼‼🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️🤗🤗🤗

[@benlong1256]

This is amazing. Well written and read. Decided to check it out but that was 6 hours ago and I'm definitely finishing it in 1 go.

[@grahamwilliams8871]

Superb book, superbly read.

[@msleighfawnduh]

It should be a requirement in America that everyone read this book.

[@atlantapromovers2547]

True indeed

[@pauljohn3230]

A powerful story, but difficult to listen to... I kept hoping one of the slaves would club that doctor's brains in. I'd like to hear more stories of slaves rising up and murdering their so called masters.

[@villcat9750]

So would I.

[@angiemiller7871]

I only found this by punching in Diaries of Slave girls. I'm two minutes into making this my Saturday night. I love true history like this. Thank you for posting and God bless.

[@Kashish-jk4lj]

Thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤ I would never have been able to complete this text without this audiobook 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@debmic2810]

I am so happy that I listen to this. I will never think of slavery the same. She was a smart and brave woman.

[@BrooklynGRITS78]

She did an excellent job of reading.

[@DeanDangerousTDD7]

I don't mean to offend anybody by mentioning this comparison but its something that I never understood. The Jews in Europe suffered genocide at the hands of the Nazi's for 12 years resulting in World War 2. After WW2 when the world caught wind of the inhumane actions took against the Jews during the Holocaust. The world came together and pathed a road towards the existence of Israel. So basically what I'm saying is, for the 12 years of suffering that the Jews endured they received a WHOLE COUNTRY. Africans were sold into slavery to American colonists around 1492 and this lasted until around 1865. So close to 400 years total and 89 of them years were under the Established United States of America. When the world found out about the evil treatment to slaves and the fact that they were not even considered as human beings, the world did nothing. When looking at these two evil historical events side by side, (The Jews killed during the Holocaust which last 12 years & a estimated 6 million Jews murdered) & then ( Africans sold into slavery, losing all human rights which lasted 400 years & a estimated 60 million + Africans Murdered) How can anybody say that the world's reaction & outcomes to the two separate evil travesties is fair or even in the same ballpark as fair! *___(((___The Jews suffered 12 years, lost 6 million people and the outcome was that the world basically gave them a country (Israel)___)))___* - *___(((___Africans were sold into slavery & suffered for 400 years, lost an estimated 60 million + people and the world ignored this and from the USA they received the thirteenth amendment and was released into a society that was mainly prejudice & hated them.___)))___ How is this justice? & How come nobody ever talks about this Modern Day Comparison ? (American Intermediary) I think that maybe waving African American's home property tax for four hundred years would be a good start to reparations ! (Israel wouldn't exist without the west's intervention, TRUE or False ? Who beside Jews benefited from Israel becoming a country?) (African slaves in the USA were not even treated with the decency or even with recognition that they were human beings in the USA for 400 years. When slaves were freed in the USA, they were told good luck. GOOD LUCK catching up to the rest of society financially, GOOD LUCK catching up with the rest of society, establishing a strong community, GOOD LUCK finding employment with the very little education and limited skills that slave owners allowed them to obtain while held in slavery, GOOD LUCK SURVIVING IN AMERICA!

[@nonnywinner5039]

I understand your point, both the Jews and African-Americans suffered, differently. As you mentioned, the time line, politics, economics of money from slavery also contributed to why they were handled differently. Also, remember Abraham Lincoln wanted to ship African-Americans back to Africa, and Americans voted it down.

[@lovelyjo01]

I cried at the inhumane treatment. thank God I wasn't a slave

[@kelvinwatts8163]

U still believe in the God they call Jesus..

[@CelestialSci]

@daniel holden your a nutcase you heartless maniac.

[@dariollanos]

you´re still a slave, just that a modern slave.

[@janet.oboutte1349]

@@dariollanos We are Slaves cause our African people prayed to Voodoo Voodoo is Evil And voodoo and Evil cause Slavery and suffering Still to this day Our people need to pray to God Not Evil

[@dr.tanveerahmedph.d4176]

The devil dildo game comes to an end...THE END TIMES & corona. Crunches..2.deaths in billions and trillions, let's see the playing game ultimately results capturing breathing your breaths ...and the last one breathed to an End of Gemo Game.. 75-Day of Resurrection / Al-Qiyamah: In God’s Name, whose Mercy is Great and Continuous: (75:1) I swear by the Day of Resurrection, (75:2) and by the soul full of regret for its actions. (75:3) Do you think I can’t gather your bones? (75:4) I can put you back together to the tips of your fingers and toes. (75:5) You turn away from the truth so that you can keep sinning. (75:6) You ask sarcastically, “When is the Day of Judgment coming?” (75:7) When the eyes are dazed, (75:8) When the moon is forever eclipsed, (75:9) When the sun and moon are together crushed, (75:10) On that day you will say, “Where can I run?” (75:11) No, there is no fortress to escape to. (75:12) In front of Me is your final destination. (75:13) On that day, people will be informed of the good and the bad that they were doing. (75:14) Actually, they know exactly what they are doing, (75:15) even when they give their rationalizations. (75:16) Oh Muhammad, slow down when you recite this revelation. (75:17) It is up to Me to collect it in your heart and to make it easy for recitation. (75:18) When I am done teaching it to you, then recite it and follow what it tells you to do. (75:19) Then it is up to Me to make it clear and simple without complication. (75:20) No, people focus on their short term enjoyment (75:21) and neglect to prepare for the Day of Judgment. (75:22) Some faces on that day will be bright and happy, (75:23) looking at their Lord peacefully. (75:24) Some faces on that day will be dark and gloomy, (75:25) knowing that they are about to have a backbreaking calamity. (75:26) No, when your soul reaches your throat, (75:27) and the people around you say, “Who can help?” (75:28) and you realize your time has come, (75:29) and your legs are put one over the other, (75:30) on that day your soul, to Me, will come. (75:31) But you don’t believe or pray; (75:32) you say this is a lie and turn away; (75:33) then walk to your family in an arrogant way. (75:34) You have been warned. (75:35) Again, you have been warned. (75:36) Do you think that I would neglect you? And let you do what you want to? (75:37) Weren’t you once expelled fluid, (75:38) then you looked like blood that had clotted, then you were molded and given your soul, (75:39) then developed into a boy or a girl? (75:40) I made you once. What makes you think I can’t do it again and bring you back to life on the Day of Resurrection?

[@tennesseegirl5539]

EXCELLENT reading Elizabeth 👍👍

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

This is amazing. I'm so grateful to God that I don't live in those times.

[@adambonnet526]

+MiamiPush2theLimit You did live in those, times through our Black Ancestors'', so never forget it!!!!!!( Never Forget!!!!!)

[@charlesreid9337]

+ADAM BONNET no you didnt . Any more than i was a slaveholder. We are OUR accomplishments and sins. Once humans learn this and they are not genetically entitled or cursed the world will be a better place. Youre not chicken george. Youre not malcom x. You are you. Who you are and what you are are determined by you not ancient history. To think otherwise is to be as simple as the klan scum.

[@adambonnet526]

Hear, Hear my friend, for it does not matter about the time we live in as it matter, but it do matter what we do with the time we have on, this this Earth.... GOD IS GOD!!!!! No matter about where we come along, we are still connected by the truth of his word, the power of his love, the act of reproduction of a better world by our offspring..... More than less always dreaming of a brighter today and tomorrow!!!!!! We must always try to slice away at racism, hate, division, and all other forms of cold hearted things that can make us worst than the cancer, in life we see today.... I can go on and on but I believe that you get the drift!!!!!!!!! My faith is in him that created us, and so should yours be.......

[@dorothychecksfield354]

charles reid

[@lilasmurray2425]

@@adambonnet526 In so many responses here, yours rings most true. We do only have this breath to be what we are. It is everyone's decision no other time but now. So enjoyed reading your comment.

[@aphidgamer2462]

Currently listening to this for 8th grade as a class novel. It’s good so far

[@planetearth1705]

It’s just so horrific to imagine any human could treat another like this. I really have appreciated the history’s of slaves, captives of the Indians and captives of “ civilized” people during the war. One thing that is common, regardless of ethnicity or the belief in their rightness. Mans inhumanity to man covers all people. No wonder we need Jesus. There is not one of us who share a species of mankind who is not corrupted. Thank you Jesus for your saving grace.

[@32446]

What an incredible story of hope, despair, love and resilience. What a fantastic film it would make. We need to hear more stories like this from a female perspective.

[@CradleEpiscopalian56]

Riveting! Can't believe I listened from beginning to the end. I must purchase a hard copy & this audio reading. Loved it totally 💖

[@llgreen1962]

Good reading. We are only slaves to the positive or negative spirit we allow to live within our minds. I choose Love, Joy, Peace and Abundant Life. Therefore I have All 4.

[@7tbryant]

Sounds good but slavery is real so body can be used and abused anywhere at any time.

[@brianlacy8870]

When we do not actively challenge current wrong doing, esp publicly in the streets, where social change really takes root, we're no better than good germans watching fascism spread. Choose activism too ; )

[@michellelaclair]

Oh good, you choose.

[@Prettprett94]

This book was very insightful. No way I would’ve survived long in those times. Cause master would’ve had to DIE !

[@jemimahkendall6579]

You wouldn't have known any better , your mother would have raised you up to listen to your master, it's easy to say you wouldn't have put up with it, but you've never had to live it, fear can be a powerful weapon

[@samuelelder9434]

Im sure there has been many a human think the same at the time but didn’t do it, what would make you different?

[@trkjamil0565]

2020 amazing we endure so much even till this very day.... Wonderful book

[@LiftingwithGrandpaCharlie]

WE were all once slaves at one time or another. It just that we didn't grovel in self pity like what I see in the comments. No, we didn't whine and moan. We didn't blame those who enslaved us. We blamed ourselves and learned to be Warriors and then Conquerors and the Builders of Great Empires ! The word Slave comes from the word Slavic. Slavic people were and are white folk ! Much prized in Ancient times. Yes... we were all once slaves Sadly some will always be.

[@williammcnally5815]

Very well said! It is sad that some people think that they have the market cornered and think they were the only ones enslaved before. What’s worse is these said people are trying to make money off their ancestors pain and suffering. And if we don’t agree with these said people we are racist for disagreeing. I agree that the institution of slavery was absolutely discusting, but as stated above it’s time to move past this and leave this horrible chapter behind

[@tach9663]

Not to mention the unknown number of women and children who are enslaved today in the sex trafficing trade around the world.

[@SHarkFrkm127]

That will never compare to slave trades and slaves sold as property our elders were more then your average slave/prisoner of war this lasted in the 1400s till the 1900s a people lost all their culture your history learnings in schools or computers don't compare to this ages problems of a people in a stolen land by an illegal coup colonization of a foreign nation. If we did what they did we would be labeled national terrorist

[@HeartsandYarn]

God never let us forget what degradation a person can do to another person by rationalization. And let us never forget history that we never again repeat it!!!

[@tunesbyerielle]

Chapter 29 : 5:42:08 Chapter 30: 6:01:17

[@mistervacation23]

This senile old lady was my neighbor at one time. Everytime they were doing blasting on the freeway, she would call me and ask if that was yankee canons coming down the road. I had to assure her that we were still holding on to Richmond.

[@jay-by1se]

How did she become such an amazing writer?

[@cordellmoser9096]

Thank you for posting this I struggle with reading my mind wonders when I attempt it!

[@cheecheedivine]

Spell binding account. Excellent Reader.

[@careyostrer6193]

Amazing story. recommended. thank you for this important book!

[@shirleytimura5040]

Yes I read it. She inspired me to write about her

[@julienelson421]

I will never get over how cruel and vicious people can be. How any survived this horror is a wonder.

[@KandyGTV]

Powerful biography, thank you ❤️

[@smile4ify]

This is a very educational book.

[@7tbryant]

+Crystal Covington I like that she has information about nat turner.

[@smile4ify]

+Tony Starks i know i used it for my paper...

[@7tbryant]

Crystal Covington good work, you should share your paper on youtube.

[@chm825]

I am at chapter 4 and feel so sad and angry about the horrid treatment of the *slaves*. I spent my early years overseas and was simply not aware of this dark history in the States. It was another Holocaust administered by the ruthless plantation owners. Shame on humanity when people have to be dehumanized and treated like garbage. I can't read anymore. I feel sick.

[@nelly19742012]

Very inspirational.

[@kbr1980]

The book is well written. Elizabeth brings it to life.

[@drndomomelinguitherese]

Thank you so much for reading and sharing this amazing and useful information for our sorrowful Slavery story about the African Diaspora too !

[@mazzS]

Anyone else here after listening to Stephanie Harlowes true crime story?

[@jasminb102]

Stacey mazzella Me!

[@missdaegana]

amazing and touching story. Has become a favourite so moving.

[@NinaRaye_]

2024 and listening ‼️

[@denycetaylor8215]

Seem a realy worth book to listen to and learn about real slavery. But why at every chapter jeep say what book it is and who's reading it got realy fed up with that.

[@011mph]

Chapter 5 - 57:26 Chapter 8 - 1:35:31 Chapter 10 - 1:59:10

[@benified6920]

what a great book. actually bought a hard copy after listening to this.

[@abrcrmbieluver]

chapter 5: 58:03

[@jossiezambrano92]

you're a life-saver

[@arianabattle8721]

Chapter four starts at 34:00

[@surgeryjenny9533]

I am thankful for this true account of her life.

[@AfricancoolChic]

I'm stopping now at the end of chapter 2. It's too much for me. So much suffering. African Americans are beyond amazing 💖. To go through so much and still be so dignified... There needs to be greater awareness of this book 📚.