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The Narrative of Sojourner Truth

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Olive Gilbert
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Book
72
Narrator
25
Release Date
January 1, 2015
Duration
4 hours 24 minutes
Summary
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is the gripping autobiographical account of Sojourner Truths life as a slave in pre-Civil War New York State, and her eventual escape to Freedom. Since Sojourner could neither read or write, she dictated her story to Olive Gilbert after they met at a Women's Rights rally. The Narrative was first published in 1850, and was widely distributed by the Abolitionist Movement. It was one of the catalysts for the rise of anti-slavery public opinion in the years leading up to the Civil War. Though Olive Gilbert's writing about Sojourner takes on a patronizing tone at times (a weakness of some Abolitionists), The Narrative of Sojourner Truth remains a moving and historic document, chronicling the struggles of African-Americans under slavery and the life of a truly remarkable woman. (Introduction by Marc Kockinos)
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The audiobook received mixed feedback, with many listeners appreciating the powerful content while criticizing the narration quality. Several listeners found the storytelling compelling and informative. However, issues with multiple narrators and inconsistent voice performances were frequently mentioned. The reintroduction of the book at the start of each chapter was also a point of contention. Overall, the historical value and emotional impact of the content were widely acknowledged.
Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2020

This is a very informative book but there’s a particular reader whom should work on his intonation. JA

Profile Avatar Miss Cazzy Bee Jan 2023

Enjoyable and informative book. Wish narration had been better.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2021

The content of the book itself was very good. The narration could have been so much better. The female narrators wee fine especially the British one. The male voices kept making want to fast forward past the chapters. The way the chapters were re-introduced each time was also a bad take-a-way from the book.

Profile Avatar The Bohemian Ruby Nov 2020

The narrator was just ok. His voice is his voice and my opinion of it is just that. An opinion... His voice was a little too deep and heavy for me. I think I would've preferred a female voice or a softer voice. Maybe... I strongly disliked the way he kept reintroducing the book every chapter. It is off putting and takes away from the listening experience. I wonder if it is because it is a free book... Audible has free books but it doesn't do that...hmmm. I dont know but I appreciate the book though because it was interesting and I feel that I learned a lot of the life of Sojourner Truth. Disappointed in the overall performance but liked the story itself.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

The narration was pitiful, and it was boring to begin with

Profile Avatar Jean S. Feb 2024

I’m in awe of the slave narrative. They give me strength to persevere.

Profile Avatar Jami H. Nov 2023

Too many narrators. One particular male narrator was such a poor reader, I had to fast forward through the parts that he read. A good story but poorly narrated.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

This would have been good except for the readers. There was too many readers for this book! It threw me off completely.

Profile Avatar Gene Robinson Feb 2021

Very moving life story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2020

Love the Material but some of the readers were a little off

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

I had never known that slavery existed above the Mason-Dixon Line. It was a story of many twists and turns of horror as well of good heartedness. Just like life today I guess both sides always show their faces

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth

Author: Olive Gilbert
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