Chasing Freedom
The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts

I have always considered these women and their stories individually, and have typically been taught them as such. I never considered that they were not only contemporaries, but about the same age and would have been affected perhaps in some similar ways by the major historical events of their lives.......more

Review copy: ARC from publisher In the author's note, she explains that it interested her that these two women knew each other. She imagined what their conversation might be like and told that story based on their actions and recorded words. It's an interesting way to deliver information, but I'm not......more

We read this as a family. I cannot recommend this book enough! I loved how both Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony talked about how God led them to their callings. Their stories were remarkable! We love both of these amazing and strong women! I’m so grateful for their example in feeling a call from......more

Nikki Grimes cleverly weaves together the stories of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, who did know each other and worked together on aspects of our coutry’s freedoms.......more

This was one of the greatest historical fiction books I have ever read. The way Grimes laid out the characteristics of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony's lives in the form of stories told between the characters made the whole book engaging! Many other historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln we......more