truth, sojourner

A historical novel based on the life of Sojourner Truth, telling of her life as a slave, her efforts to reunite her family after being freed, and her call by God to speak out against slavery and in favor of women's rights.

Tells the story of a self-styled prophet named Matthias and his followers in early nineteenth century New York, and the scandal that grew up around them.

Surveys the life of Sojourner Truth, who escaped from slavery and became famous as an advocate of equal rights for women and blacks.

Traces the life of the Black woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest.

Traces the life of the former slave and women's rights activist, Sojourner Truth.

Biography of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who, inspired by religion, made herself over into a strong public presence, traveling America in the years between the 1840s and late 1870s, denouncing slavery and advocating freedom, women's rights, and temperance.

A biography of a former slave who became one of the best-known abolitionists of her day and spent her life trying to improve living conditions for blacks.

Truth's testimony to her 30 years of bondage in upstate New York and the revelations that turned her into an abolitionist.