![]() ![]() He doesn't exaggerate the situation or ignore key details-he doesn't have to because his lived experiences are so impactful that he can make his point just by going over his story. He uses simple words to describe the deep impact the cruelty of the culture had on him and others like him. He praises where praise is due and doesn't hide the horrible actions Americans excused less then 200 years ago. ![]() Douglass' narrative voice is plain but compelling. Not to spoil anything but, if anyone is in similar shoes and has a hard time reading nonfiction or if you think you already know enough about the subject matter so it's alright to skip, please give it a try regardless. I figured it would be a slow read that I'd have a hard time connecting to (I am used to sci Fi and fantasy and read books primarily for escapism). I am not a fan of nonfiction and, honestly, wasn't expecting much. I finished the Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass earlier this week and I want to encourage others to read it. ![]()
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