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How does an individual born into slavery, be beaten and whipped, had family members sold never to be seen again, gather that little bit of something from down deep inside to make such a stand in life. Not only did she help run the underground railroad, she served as nurse and spy in the Civil war, she was present at battles, she risked her life time and time again in the pursuit of freedom not just for herself, but for all slaves.
She was also a strong supporter of women's rights and fought hard to be treated as an equal. Harriet Tubman referred to as the Moses of her people led over slaves to freedom.
She was known for carrying a gun and was reported as placing the gun to the head of a man who decided he would go back to the plantation and take his chances. She told he something to the effect of be free or die. In battle during the civil war , she was often refereed to as "a black woman" her name never given but it is estimated that she helped slaves be freed during the Combahee raid.
She was known for her ability to blend in, she was smart, courageous. Again and again while reading this book, I kept asking myself, " where did she get it? I recall the words of a family member of mine who is a Holocaust survivor. She often says " I have already lost everything that can be lost.
I have have had taken, everything that can possibly be taken" I think this applies to Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery, beaten, she suffered a severe head wound when when a slaveholder was attempting to discipline another slave, she dug down deep inside of herself, in her own quiet way, she fought back.
She was deeply religious. The book tells how she often turned to God for help and guidance the way some might turn to a friend. She is quoted as saying that God never let her down. In her words she said "twaisn't me, twas the lord! I always told him, "I trust to you.
I don't where to go or what to do, but I expect you to lead me" and he always did. She is refereed to as the Moses of her people. The book states she believed she was doing the Lord's bidding. This was an extremely educational book. I will admit that at times it felt like I was reading a school history book, but overall I enjoyed this book.
There were times I thought the book would go off on a tangent and then bring things back to the point. Overall a very inspirational read. I think books such as this should be taught in women's studies courses also in history courses, black history course, etc. Harriet Tubman is famed for her work with the Underground Railroad, as a scout, spy and nurse during the Civil War and after the war her engagement in the suffragette movement and the establishment of homes for the disadvantaged, ill, aged and poor people of color.
At birth, born into slavery and before emancipation, she went by the name of Araminta Ross. Her moniker? She brought at least three hundred people out of slavery. To her credit must also be added the lives saved of slaves in the Combahee River Raid, in South Carolina during the Civil War; she played an instrumental role as adviser and scout. Although illiterate, her oratory had the ability to move people to get them to fight for the emancipation cause.
Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world. Pretty marvelous stuff! There is one problem. It is very difficult to separate truth from myth, in regard to this woman and her deeds.
Born a slave the year of her birth is not recorded. Illiterate, she could not write of her actions and experiences herself. Working with the Underground Railroad and as a spy during the Civil War, much is clouded in secrecy. I wish the author had more often stated her source material. I can only hope that what has been stated is correct, and that myth has now finally been separated from fact. Shayna Small narrates the audiobook. The speed at which she reads varies. Not all, but a large portion is read way too fast.
This is a book of non-fiction and it is difficult to absorb a large quantity of information at the rapid speed at which it is relayed here. The words are clearly spoken.
Some people are fine with fast talk, but I am not. For this reason, I have rated the narration one star. Surprisingly influential in my understanding of feminism, activism, and intersectionality: inspired by Tubman's life's work and the ways selected pieces have been elevated or eliminated from the historical narrative. Tubman Take the example of Harriett Tubman. Tubman has been mythologized by white biographers and public school teachers into a mythical heroine.
She was the superwoman who ran back into slave country dozens of times to lead other enslaved people to freedom, risking her own life and freedom for theirs. And by learning the emotional motivations and connections that Tubman had with her activism, she becomes a practical role model for serious activists today, someone who did incredible things with incredible courage, but courage that was based in relationships to her community, not just some innate fearlessness.
When Harriett Tubman went back South, she went back for her family. With each raid she tried to undermine enslavement as much as possible and provide access to freedom to any enslaved person who could safely come with her or hear her direction, but throughout that dangerous revolutionary work was the personal motivation and connection to her family.
Even when the Fugitive Slave law passes in , Harriet makes more and more raids into the deep South to rescue slaves. And when the Civil War broke out, she served in the Union army, as a nurse, and then a spy, rescuing hundreds of slaves in the course of her duty The book was simply, yet beautifully written, and is a wonderful true story of non-fiction history and selflessness. This is one of those stories that does not have to be sensationalized, as the true story is one of such bravery that you could not make it up.
I would recommend this book to any young reader that is studying U. History, planning on studying U. History, or simply looking for a story with an inspiring hero.
The illustrations on every page helps tell the history of a severe subject in a way that can teach young people of the severity of the situation, yet keep the story light enough for the young reader to not be turned off by it. Apr 09, Judy rated it liked it Shelves: k-nf-unsorted. It's been many years since I've read anything about Harriet Tubman, and I'm not familiar with this series of biographies for young readers, so I borrowed the book for our neighborhood little lending library.
I started out thinking that this would be good to use with kids, but by the end I had decided that I'd want to see if I had other choices. I'm sure the author struggled with how much to portray about slavery to a young audience. But to say that the children played and had fun and that Minty's It's been many years since I've read anything about Harriet Tubman, and I'm not familiar with this series of biographies for young readers, so I borrowed the book for our neighborhood little lending library.
But to say that the children played and had fun and that Minty's childhood was 'happy? Interspersed through the book are boxed text of additional info; all written at a higher reading level. The 10 topics introduced this way are: 1. Bought and Sold slave markets 2. Nat Turner's Rebellion 3. Cotton and Tobacco 4. Abolitionists 5. Quakers 6. Vigilance Committees 7. The Combahee River Invasion no words, 2 page art 8.
Frederick Douglass 9. Constitutional Amendments Anthony These sections overweight an already heavy concept load. I was tempted to go through and list examples of all the 'heavy terms' that are used in one chapter, but I've said enough.
Feb 13, Renee Cantori rated it did not like it. As a child and an adult, I have read a couple of books and articles on Harriet Tubman. I have not read all this book. Nor do I plan to. I took a look at some of the pages, and saw some disturbing statements about the life of the slaves. This book was written in As a child and an adult, I have read a couple of books and articles on Harriet Tubman.
This book was written in If the author was trying to say that sometimes Minty experienced happy times, then that is what the author should have stated. But to simply say that despite being a slave, she was happy, is way too simplistic even for 8-to year-olds. I plan to review every book I read to my grandchild. This type of narrative, and the systems that allow this narrative to have passed through editorial reviews, and that allow for this narrative to continue to be told, and that allow this book to be on the shelves on public OR private schools, is called whitewashing.
This was a great account of an admirable woman, illustrating her bravery, tenacity, and selflessness. For example, I did not know much about her role in the Union army during the Civil War, or about her first husband, a free black man who refused to flee north with her, even threatening to turn her in. This book was full of interesting informatio This was a great account of an admirable woman, illustrating her bravery, tenacity, and selflessness. This book was full of interesting information, including personal details that help the reader connect with this great historical figure.
Sep 13, Natalie rated it it was amazing Shelves: junior-non-fiction , school-shelves , who-what-where-series , , poc , slavery. As usual with this series, it was excellently done. What struck me the most was how her brothers were too scared to go so she went off by herself. She never let fear get the best of her.
Glad to add this book to my class library! Mar 17, Pumkin pie rated it it was amazing. It was great. I learned lots of things. Jan 14, Jeremiah L Vaughn rated it it was amazing. Love this book you can read it and know it is real. Apr 08, Zoe Anastasia rated it it was amazing. So inspiring!! This is a beautiful book about Harriet Tubman and her bravery, as well as everyone on the Underground Railroad.
Mar 25, Lola added it. A good listen with my nine year old son. Feb 09, Sara rated it did not like it. She was a happy slave? Obviously, this book was written by a white person having lived with zero experience or impact of slavery. Thankfully, they are ceasing distribution of the book until some necessary changes are made, but this book should have never been published in the first place.
Apr 29, August rated it it was amazing Shelves: realistic-fiction , biography , non-fiction , drama.
Yet it was very interesting to learn about her very brave and scary life. May 20, Moustapha rated it it was amazing. McDonough, Yona Zeldis. Who was Harriet Tubman?. New York: Grosser and Dunlap, Usually I do not finish a book, but for this one I spent day and night reading it. Harriet Tubman was born a slave in America. At her early age she was beaten by master McDonough, Yona Zeldis. At her early age she was beaten by masters to whom she was hired out.
She was very brave and wanted freedom for all slaves so she found a solution which was to escape. After she escaped, at 29 years old she started the Underground Railroad which was a network to help slaves to go to the North and Canada. The author added some illustrations to make the reader understand better.
Also McDonough added some biographies of important people who had an impact during that period. This is the first book I have read carefully and learned a lot about Harriet Tubman.
I strongly recommend this book to the younger students and second language learners who want to know about Harriet Tubman and the slavery in the United states. Readers also enjoyed. North American Hi About Yona Zeldis McDonough. Yona Zeldis McDonough.
I live in Park Slope, Brooklyn and many of my novels take place here. But my new novel takes place in New Hampshire, and I have woven into it a historical component: the tragic story of Ruth Blay, who in was the last woman hanged in the state. When I read about Ruth, I was fascinated and horrified in equal measure, and I knew I had to write about her.
But I started writing fiction in my 20's and never looked back. I am the author of seven novels, 27 books for children and am the editor of two essay collections.
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