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Biography of a Runaway Slave
Biography of a Runaway Slave: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition | Miguel Barnet
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Fiftieth Anniversary Edition Translated from the Spanish by W. Nick Hill Introduction by William Luis Originally published in 1966, Miguel Barnet�s Biography of a Runaway Slave provides the written history of the life of Esteban Montejo, (…more)
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This book is an essential record of one man's true experiences in Cuba from slavery through the Spanish-Cuban-American War. An ethnographer recorded Esteban Montejo's memories of his time as a runaway slave, a laborer, and a soldier all through the lens of his recollections as an old man. This is a straightforward book--no narrative flair or fancy plot arc--but an important record of underrepresented lived experiences. #blackhistorymonth

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Reading outside in February in the sunshine!!!💛☀️💛☀️

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⬆️Mermaids, according to Esteban Montejo, a Cuban runaway slave. It is folkloric gems like these that keep me invested in this book. (pages 94-95) 🇨🇺 💎 #flirtymermaids #blackhistorymonth

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I read until the commercials come on. When is halftime??? #superbowlreading #blackhistorymonth

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Back to the never ending quest to try and be a healthy adult. Beds are much cozier than exercise bikes. 🚲 #booksandfitness #BlackHistoryMonth

Ashley_Nicoletto I like your commitment! I'm still laying in bed telling myself to get up and go to the gym. 8y
ReadosaurusText @Ashley_Nicoletto I was extra motivated this morning because I'm headed to lunch with a friend later. And by lunch I mean wine. 🍷 8y
Ashley_Nicoletto @ReadosaurusText 😂😂😂 Wine is the best motivator. 8y
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This is #whereIread. I love the light that comes in through the window, and the room has my big bookshelf, so I am surrounded by books (you know, my natural habitat). There are about a million possible pillow combinations for comfy purposes. #riotgrams @bookriot

Reviewsbylola That window! 😍😍 And it looks like you have a front porch out there. I have always wanted a front porch! 8y
ReadosaurusText @Reviewsbylola Thank you! The window is one of the things that sold us on the house! And, there is a modest front porch. We have plants out there when it gets warm enough. ☀️🌿 8y
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