12 Years a Slave, Solomon Northup
12 Years a Slave, Solomon Northup
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12 Years a Slave

Author: Solomon Northup

Narrator: Richard Allen

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/22/2013

Synopsis

12 Years a Slave is the harrowing account of a black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold from plantation to plantation in Louisiana, toiling under cruel masters for twelve years before meeting Samuel Bass, a Canadian who finally put him in touch with his family, and helped start the process to regain his freedom. This extraordinary text is the basis for the major motion picture starring Brad Pitt.

About Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup (b. 1808) was an African American carpenter who was born free in Minerva, Essex County, New York, but was bound into slavery later in life for a period of twelve years. He is the author of the autobiographical account Twelve Years a Slave, which chronicles his experiences as both a slave and a free man. After regaining his freedom, Solomon became active in abolitionism, lecturing widely on his experiences as a slave throughout the Northeast in order to end the practice of slavery.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 10, 2020

Old books get a bad rap...but do they deserve it? Check out my latest BooktTube Video - all about the fabulous (and not so fabulous) Olde Boies. The Written ReviewWhat difference is there in the color of the soul?Solomon Northup, born a free man during slavery times i......more

Goodreads review by Brian on February 08, 2022

There's a sin, a fearful sin, resting on this nation, that will not go unpunished forever. There will be reckoning yet ... it may be sooner or it may be later, but it's a coming as sure as the Lord is just. -Solomon Northup, 1855 I am a middle-age American white guy obsessed with my country's shameful......more

Goodreads review by Dr. Appu on May 07, 2023

This book discusses the story of Solomon Northup, born in New York and leading a peaceful life there. He was kidnapped in Washington city, sold into slavery, and had to work as an enslaved person for 12 long years in Louisiana. The author delineates the slave trade in Washington D.C., and New O......more

Goodreads review by Maria on January 06, 2022

Um Herói da Vida Real Existem múltiplas e variadas ficções sobre a escravatura nos USA. Porém, histórias verdadeiras, narradas por alguém que as sofreu e viveu, não conheço outra além desta! Solomon Northup nasceu e viveu livre no Norte dos USA. Um dia foi emboscado, raptado e vendido como escravo no......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on December 08, 2020

This is a very powerful and important book. It seems like lately a lot of my selections have focused on the dark side of American history - and this one is particularly dark, sad, and disturbing. I missed the big rush to read this book a few years ago when the movie came out. But I am finally glad I......more

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