Up from Slavery: An Autobiography

By: Booker T. Washington

Narrated by: Rodney Louis Tompkins

Booker T. Washington’s 1901 autobiography can be read as a redemption story echoing many similar voices of its time. Starting from the humiliation he experienced as a slave, he ponders the meaning of identity in a situation that seeks to dehumanize. He furthers his story by expanding on his difficulties in obtaining an education and the need for change in our minds as well as societal structures.

Public Domain (P)2018 Museum Audiobooks

The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.

The above quote from the closing of the book, shows the optimism and wisdom of this great man who was born a slave and through hard work and determination, became educated, started the Tuskegee institute in the heart of the south and became one of the most loved and admired men of his era. Admired by men and women of "both races" in the north and the south.

It interesting to see how he dealt with significant hardships and obstacles and maintained a possitive outlook, while describing conditions that are unimaginable today.

Great book

This gave me a perspective that I never thought I would have
Well worth your time Especially if you’re from West Virginia

Fantastic Book! – Great Leader!

I highly recommend this book!

The author, Booker T. Washington, wrote a fantastic autobiography,

He writes wonderfully! His words flow.
Also, the words he uses are still current, we say things the same way now...
It's also a great story of a slave becoming the founder of Tuskegee University.
I think it is great that Booker T. made all the students do physical labor and learn a trade.
Brilliant man.
A brilliant book!

Overall comments?
Fantastic listen. The narrator does a great job.

True American Hero!

This perspective from a former slave should be required reading for all. Booker T Washington overcame immense obstacles working for the advancement of all in a time as divisive as ours. A true American hero!

speech pattern distraction, great listen

this is a great story, a fascinating perspective on history, from a first person viewpoint. I believe the reader is attempting to imitate the speech pattern of Mr Washington. To my modern ear it is stilted and took me a while to get used to. once I adapted it was great, I could see myself sitting with him and listening.