168 pages • first pub 1868 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 July 2005
Description
Originally published in 1868--when it was attacked as an "indecent book" authored by a "traitorous eavesdropper"--Behind the Scenes is the story of Elizabeth Keckley, who began her life as a slave and became a privileged witness to the presidency ...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, SlaveryModerate
Violence
168 pages • first pub 1868 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 July 2005
Description
Originally published in 1868--when it was attacked as an "indecent book" authored by a "traitorous eavesdropper"--Behind the Scenes is the story of Elizabeth Keckley, who began her life as a slave and became a privileged witness to the presidency ...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, SlaveryModerate
Violence