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Up from Slavery
- Narrated by: Noah Waterman
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
Booker T. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper, and proponent of the "do-it-yourself" idea. In his autobiography, he describes his early life as a slave on a Virginia plantation, his steady rise during the Civil War, his struggle for education, his schooling at the Hampton Institute, and his years as founder and president of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which was devoted to helping minorities learn useful, marketable skills.
He gives an account of his travels, speeches, and meetings with various leaders, including Theodore Roosevelt in the White House. Employing a didactic tone, Washington deftly sets forth his belief that the Black man’s salvation lies in education, industriousness, and self-reliance. This is the true-life story of a man of real courage and dedication.
Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915), founder of Tuskegee Institute, was a leading educator, author, and statesman who rose from slavery to become internationally famous.
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"Remains one of the most important works on such an influential African American leader." (Professor Delia Crutchfield Cook, University of Maryland)
“This book is a must-read." (Professor Warren C. Swindell, Indiana State University)
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- Victoria S.
- 10-05-22
What an amazing life and what an awesome legacy
From slave to educator. A really eye opening narrative of a life full of hardship, grit and determination. A pioneer who understood that giving someone an education, a trade and a good work ethic would raise a people up. Well worth a listen about an amazing human.
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- EL
- 13-10-16
Brilliant
Very inspiring reading for all races, and all ages. Some educational institutions could learn a lot from this book.
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- Hoops
- 27-01-21
Remarkable story of struggle and success
I'd vaguely heard of the author but was completely unaware of his incredible achievements. Born into slavery, he overcame numerous obstacles through his determination and character. His belief in improvement through education rather than political reform alienated him from others with more activist viewpoints, though his standing appears to have undergone a more positive recent re-evaluation. It's very vell written and the excellent narration fully reflects the character of the author. I'm so glad I came across this audiobook.
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- Oliver De Cet
- 11-06-23
inspiring and thought provoking.
Inspiring and thought provoking story, lots to learn from this short book. Well worth the listen. Great narration.
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- ryan dooley
- 16-05-23
A book that should be in all schools
This book shows what dedication and hard work can achieve, no matter your start.
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- Ms Y G
- 03-08-22
Man whose history is worth teaching globally
Incredible life and contribution to the world through determination unselfishness and hard work. He died too soon.
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- dam
- 03-01-23
Great listen
Nice listen got to know Booker T Washington interesting person did a lot for black people development
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- Bill Atkinson
- 23-10-23
Brilliance
A magnificent book for both its history and lessons liberally shared throughout. I loved the “fingers & hand” metaphor.
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- Cleo
- 01-01-21
A true leader
A master of his own destiny who was only ever a slave by circumstance. This should be compulsory reading in all schools
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- Cathy Osman
- 18-02-23
Inspirational
Booker T. Washington was a truly remarkable man. A visionary who was prepared to work extremely hard and whose achievements were staggering.
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