Cover of Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington

Up from Slavery

by Booker T. Washington

307 pages~5 hrs

From the shackles of slavery to the halls of power, one man’s resilience redefined the American dream.

Experience the breathtaking journey of a man born into bondage who rose to become one of the most influential figures in American history. From the depths of slavery to the founding of the Tuskegee Institute, Washington’s memoir is a masterclass in resilience and the transformative power of self-reliance.

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