Reviews for Six Women's Slave Narratives

The average rating for Six Women's Slave Narratives based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-01-11 00:00:00 Clinton Stewart I hate that I couldn't finish this. I really wanted to understand and maybe establish a deeper understanding of myself through the stories of enslaved women. But I found it hard to read these stories of injustice and maltreatment. Picturing all too vivid images of the pain and suffering they encountered, it became too real and emotionally draining to finish. Kudos to anyone that can get through this without openly weeping. Maybe I will try to finish when I am in a different place. But for now, I cannot do it.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-12-16 00:00:00 Kathleen Reill The different sizes of print between the six narratives can be a little annoying. Also, some of the narratives are transcribed, rather than written by the ex-slaves themselves. Stay away from Kate Drumgoold's narrative, which is the most frustrating, a-linear autobiographical account I've ever read. The book overall is a valuable addition for those who study slave narratives, but not essential for general readers.