My Bondage and My Freedom - Frederick Douglass's Powerful Autobiography of Slavery Liberation and Human Dignity

Frederick Douglass, Zenith Ivory Tower Publications

Maison d'édition: Zenith Ivory Tower Publications

Synopsis

🔗 From chains to change—one man's journey from slavery to freedom becomes a voice for justice.

My Bondage and My Freedom is the second and most detailed autobiography by Frederick Douglass, one of America's greatest writers, orators, and champions of civil rights. Published in 1855, this remarkable work expands on Douglass's early life in bondage and offers deep insight into the moral, psychological, and physical brutality of slavery—and the strength it takes to rise above it.

🔥 A bold indictment of slavery—and a soaring testament to resilience.
Douglass recounts his birth into slavery, the torment of separation from his family, his thirst for knowledge, and the harrowing moments that led to his escape. But beyond personal history, he also critiques the systemic injustice of slavery and the complicity of religious and political institutions.

✊ More than a memoir—it's a declaration of dignity, intellect, and resistance.
With eloquence, courage, and clarity, Douglass reclaims his humanity and demands recognition—not just for himself, but for all those oppressed and silenced.

🌟 What Critics and Readers Say:
"A searing and essential American classic." — The New York Times

"Douglass's words echo across centuries, just as urgent now as then." — The Washington Post

"One of the greatest works of American nonfiction ever written." — Amazon Reviewer

🎯 Why You'll Love This Book:
A cornerstone of African-American history and literature

A must-read for students of civil rights, abolitionism, and U.S. history

Written by one of the most influential voices in American moral and political thought

Powerful, poetic, and profoundly moving

🛒 Click Buy Now to Read a Story That Changed the Course of History.
Experience the life, courage, and convictions of Frederick Douglass in his own words.
👉 Click Buy Now to read My Bondage and My Freedom—an unforgettable chronicle of truth and triumph.

Disponible depuis: 18/07/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 193 pages.

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