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Up from Slavery

By: Booker T. Washington
Narrated by: Noah Waterman
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Booker T. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper, and proponent of the "do-it-yourself" idea. In his autobiography, he describes his early life as a slave on a Virginia plantation, his steady rise during the Civil War, his struggle for education, his schooling at the Hampton Institute, and his years as founder and president of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which was devoted to helping minorities learn useful, marketable skills.

He gives an account of his travels, speeches, and meetings with various leaders, including Theodore Roosevelt in the White House. Employing a didactic tone, Washington deftly sets forth his belief that the Black man’s salvation lies in education, industriousness, and self-reliance. This is the true-life story of a man of real courage and dedication.

Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915), founder of Tuskegee Institute, was a leading educator, author, and statesman who rose from slavery to become internationally famous.

Public Domain (P)1995 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Americas Black & African American Cultural & Regional Historical Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences State & Local United States Discrimination War Civil War Social justice Biography Classics Africa
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"Remains one of the most important works on such an influential African American leader." (Professor Delia Crutchfield Cook, University of Maryland)
"This book is a must-[listen]." (Professor Warren C. Swindell, Indiana State University)
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Incredible life and contribution to the world through determination unselfishness and hard work. He died too soon.

Man whose history is worth teaching globally

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Nice listen got to know Booker T Washington interesting person did a lot for black people development

Great listen

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A magnificent book for both its history and lessons liberally shared throughout. I loved the “fingers & hand” metaphor.

Brilliance

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Very well read, uplifting and moving. A great insight as well into the past. A must read!!

Inspiring

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From slave to educator. A really eye opening narrative of a life full of hardship, grit and determination. A pioneer who understood that giving someone an education, a trade and a good work ethic would raise a people up. Well worth a listen about an amazing human.

What an amazing life and what an awesome legacy

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