Clotel

Or, The President's Daughter

By: William Wells Brown

Narrated by: J. D. Jackson

First published in 1853 amidst rumors that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with one of his slaves, Clotel is a fictional chronicle of one such child. After Jefferson's death, his mistress and her two daughters are auctioned. One daughter, Clotel, is purchased by a white man from Virginia who impregnates her. Despite the promise of marriage, Clotel is instead sold to another man and separated from her daughter. After escaping from the slave dealer, Clotel returnss to Virginia to reunite with her daughter - now a slave in her father's house.

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Happiness Is To Love And Be Loved

I thoroughly enjoyed the audible book. What wonderful insight to an unknown story of struggle, love, and happiness.

That a farther could denounce their own daughter

Looking at the world today it hasn’t really changed much this book let me know you still have to look behind your back where ever you go.

So Real the Feelings.

This story I can relate to. It is more. It's a reminder for us all. Especially in these uncertain times. That knowing our history doesn't mean that it won't repeat.

Harsh realities of slavery

Great book, but very sad and angering at times. Felt like a thriller at times too.