
My Bondage and My Freedom
A Powerful Autobiography of Slavery and Liberation
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Raw, courageous, and profoundly moving, My Bondage and My Freedom is Frederick Douglass's deeply personal account of his life in slavery and his journey toward freedom. With clarity and moral force, Douglass exposes the brutal realities of enslavement while also revealing the strength, intelligence, and resilience required to resist oppression. More detailed and reflective than his earlier narrative, this autobiography combines personal experience with sharp political insight, making it both an emotional story and a powerful historical document. Widely praised for its honesty and eloquence, the book remains essential reading for understanding American history, human rights, and the enduring struggle for dignity and equality. A timeless testimony to the power of truth and the human spirit.
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Table of contents
- My Bondage and My Freedom
- Part 1 Life as a slave
- Part 2 Life as a freeman