The Slave's Diary

By: Kenneth R. McClelland

Narrated by: Kevin Barbare

Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

While on his first hunt with his father, young Kimbo is kidnapped from the jungles of Africa to become part of the 19th-century Virginia slave trade. Sold like property to various masters, he makes his escape after he's entered into a boxing match against a big man named Barnyard Willie. In the midst of his escape, he comes upon a lost little White girl, and as he tries to help her, a family of kidnappers descend upon them and grab both him and the girl, until "nobody" sets them free.

Once he gets the girl to safety, his adventure continues until he's captured and delivered to a master who wants to kill him when he tries to run off with a kitchen girl to find the Underground Railroad. Redeemed from bondage by an old preacher who stands up to the master, Kimbo is shown what true freedom really is.

©2015 Kenneth R. McClelland (P)2022 Kenneth R. McClelland

Well done

The journey of Kimbo after he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. This story is heartbreaking but needs to be told.

Powerful Story of Survival

The Slave's Diary is an expertly written depiction of one man's journey from a childhood stolen into slavery to freedom as an adult man. This epic story spans decades of a young man named Kimbo who, along with his father and other tribesmen, were captured and sold into one of the worst eras of human history. The story may be fictional, but it truly delves into the ones' emotions of sadness, hatred, confusion, and hope.
The book is powerful, descriptive, haunting, and yet heartwarming. The author Kenneth R. McClelland does a phenomenal job with character development gradually over time in the story, making it more believable. I can't say enough good things about this story of survival, hope, resilience, self-acceptance, and awareness. The narration of Kevin Barbare is phenomenal he breathes life into the story that pulls at your heartstrings and gives you hope for a better future. I do agree with the sentiment "That we are not yet equal, but maybe one day we will all be one and equal in everyone's eyes" I was once told by an elder.
I received this book for free upon my request. I am leaving this honest and unbiased review here voluntarily of my own accord.

Kenneth R. McClelland tells a dramatic historical

Kenneth R. McClelland tells a dramatic historical tale with The Slave's Diary

In The Slave's Diary, the reader is introduced to 19th Century America, and Kimbo, who is hunting with his father in Africa, is kidnapped, and sold into slavery. I did read the print version of the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. This narration really brought this story to life. It's a very well-told story, that tugs at your heart, because you know things like this actually happened, and sometimes still happen now. Slavery is not a new concept, but it's a concept that should just disappear for good. Kimbo's journey is one of awe and amazement, and yet horrifying and terrorizing, as he is sold from master to master. He tries to escape and then keeps getting pulled back into a life that is torturous. It's a remarkable story and is unpredictable, as you pray for Kimbo's release and freedom, and also any companion that he meets. His story is one from fiction, but historical, yes, based on reality, of course. I really enjoyed listening to this story, as it had so many layers, and the listener never knows what's going to happen next. Even if you read the print book, you still wonder what is next. Sometimes what does happen next is gut-wrenching, and other times, triumphant. It's an emotionally charged story, and some parts are slower than others, but in my opinion, the pace is right for what is going on in the story. Magnificent story kept this reader turning the hanging on every word of the story. The Slave's Diary on audiobook is a definite listening recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to listening to many more titles by this author. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who listens to this book to also write a review.