Sojourner Truth: A Life, a Symbol by Nell Irvin Painter

Sojourner Truth: A Life, a Symbol

Nell Irvin Painter

384 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

nonfiction biography feminism history challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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Sojourner Truth: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist, figure of imposing physique, riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. Straight-talking and unsentimental, Truth became a national symbol for str...

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