The Narrative of Sojourner Truth, Olive Gilbert
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth, Olive Gilbert
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The Narrative of Sojourner Truth
A Biography of a Slave Woman

Author: Olive Gilbert

Narrator: Bobbie Frohman

Unabridged: 3 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2014


Synopsis

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is a poignant biography as told to Olive Gilbert by Isabella Bomefree—a slave born at the end of the eighteenth century who later took the name of Sojourner Truth. She recounts the harshness of life under slavery, as well as what transpired after she won her freedom, when she became a vociferous abolitionist, a role for which she has been long remembered and revered.

About Bobbie Frohman

Bobbie Frohman, a third generation Californian, was raised in a large extended family, the niece of cowboys. Early on she developed a deep love of animals, training her dogs to perform with her at dog shows, and as a competitive barrel racer with her beloved horse, Lucky.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda on May 16, 2016

Sometimes reading a book isn’t about pleasure, but rather a way to show respect for someone life, struggle or ideas. Sojourner Truth deserves to have her story read. She was a bold woman who lived with fearless integrity. Sojourner Truth's life is very interesting, but that is about the only thing t......more

Goodreads review by John on October 12, 2014

What an inspiring individual! She had courage, compassion and a compelling drive to get things done. A great story...all the greater because it is true. There is a special place in heaven reserved for people like Sojourner Truth.......more

Goodreads review by #AskMissPatience on April 05, 2025

Growing up about an hour from Ulster County, New York. I’m working through feelings of never having heard about slavery in the area despite having been taught about it while attending jr and senior high. General lessons compared to these first-person accounts are of huge difference. Especially for m......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on July 10, 2013

The book didn't really appeal to me that much, because I was having authenticity issues with the book. It was wrote by Sojourner herself, it was wrote by someone else, transcribing Sojourner's words directly. So that for me caused a block to go up, just because Sojourner was black and lived during a......more

Goodreads review by Phil on May 31, 2016

Buyer beware! Sojourner Truth did not actually write this book. A woman named Olive Gilbert wrote it after having some conversations with Truth. The question you have to ask yourself is: How interested are you in Olive Gilbert? Here's a sample of her prose: "We will now turn from the outward and temp......more