Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

An American Slave

By: Frederick Douglass

Narrated by: Jonathan Reese

Douglass spent his first 20 years in slavery, before escaping to the North. As a slave, he experienced both the kindness of his master's wife, who taught him to read, as well as the cruelty of sadistic overseers. This powerful story helped recruit many to the abolitionist cause.(P)2005 Tantor Media Inc.

amazing story

it's amazing that Frederick Douglass tells us his life story about being in bondage, escaping slavery to go north. the narrator was not appropriate, because I think he was causasian, and it would have been a more compelling listen if the narrator were black, and a little more animated in telling this important story.

Helpful Teaching Tool

Excellent narration of a timeless character. Great help for my African American Literature class. Will certainly listen to it again.

The hypocrisy of the Christian slave owners .

The detailed explanations made his experience so realistic to the listener. It was interesting how those experiences caused him to vascillate between optimism and hopelessness toward his escape from slavery.

Great Book

Every American student should be required to read this book. It is an amazing story of the life of Frederick Douglas, a true hero of his time.

A must read/listen

The narrator could have read slightly faster. Other than that, the story was heart-wrenching but very interesting.