is now available on audio in its new expanded edition
"I was abruptly overwhelmed by the truth of my own words
I'm off to Egypt
'The Opposite of Loneliness'
Millions of readers have come to adore New York Times best-selling author Sophie Kinsella’s irrepressible heroine
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave: Written by Himself Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1984) is now available on audioFormer slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor, and eloquent orator Frederick Douglass (18181895) led an astounding life. Through sheer force of character, he overcame physical abuse, deprivation, and tragedy to become a leading spokesman for his people. In this autobiography, Douglass provides graphic descriptions of his childhood, horrifying experiences as a slave, dramatic escape to the North, and eventual freedom.