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This would be a great book to gift to a teenager or young adult, for it contains more information about Harrriet Tubman than the average high school history class and is presented in a highly accessible manner. Harriet Tubman's contribution to history cannot be overstated, as it extends far beyond her work on the Underground Railroad. Here, her story is accompanied by photographs, documents, and artwork depicting key moments of her life.

An interesting and informative read. I really enjoyed the narration.

So glad I read this. I learned about Tubman in school but thought it was about time to revisit her life as an adult. Her courage and sacrifice is still astonishing.

Learning about Harriet Tubman. First and foremost - the name she was born with wasn‘t Harriet! It was Araminta. Her nickname was Minty.

Harriet Tubman has always been a favorite person in history for me. This is a #blameitonlitsy book, & thank you to @Texreader for gifting it to me during your giveaway! I learned so much about Tubman‘s life without reading a long biography. Great illustrations & rare photos add to the story.

I've seen a bunch of awesome #20Best2020 and wanted to join in even though, let's be real, there's a decent chance this might change a bit before the end of the month. Anyway, 2020's been a whole lot but I've read some great books.

I'd love to see what books @sebrittainclark @Laughterhp @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @ChasingOm @readordierachel @LibrarianRyan @monalyisha and anyone else who wants to join pick!

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I love all my Litten friends. If only I could wish a gift for you all!!

Thanks for doing a giveaway @Texreader ! One book I really want is tagged. Congrats on 200,000!
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Just got a #bookhaul! My wonderful preschool class gave me a gift card for teacher appreciation week, and instead of stretching it out for months in my usual custom, I ordered a pile of books the same day. I can‘t wait to take a bath and dig in.

short, sweet and to the point with a personal tone. what i enjoyed most, is that is elaborated more the “softer“ side of harrier tubman. we all know and appreciate harriet tubman's strength and bravery but it's hard to see the inspiration for that strength beginning with her grandmother's arrival on american soil.

An incredible recounting of Tubman's life from her grandmother who was brought to the U.S. in the slave trade to her escape from slavery, involvement in the Underground Railroad & Civil War, & her later years as a landowner in Upstate New York as well as a Women's / Civil Right's advocate. Learned a lot more about this incredible woman than I ever did in school. And I highly recommend the audiobook, as the writing & narration are very engaging.

New audiobook that I'm excited about

2020-03-21. 🎧⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — I really enjoyed this Harriet Tubman #biography. Perfectly paced and engaging. #blitsy #blacklitsy

An accessible biography of an extraordinary woman. This accounting covers the full span of Tubman‘s life, from her birth in slavery & the traumas & injuries she was subjected to, to her own escape, to her remarkable decision to return repeatedly to rescue family & friends, through her work for the Union army (and the fight for recompense that followed), all the way to her second marriage & final days.
The audio has great narration. #ALC

I loved Armstrong Dunbar‘s “Never Caught,” and this one is great too. This adult nonfiction story of the life of Harriet Tubman focuses on her escaping slavery, rescuing enslaved people, and her work during the Civil War as a nurse and spy, as well as her work for women‘s rights and care-taking for elderly people of color.

Overall I liked the easy-to-read format, larger text and illustration.

50 of 50 books read for #readingwomenofcolor2019

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I have only ever heard of Harriet's work on the underground railroad, but in the scheme of her amazing life, that was such a small part of the good she did! As a nurse and spy during the Civil War she was an important part of history. She baked all through the night (50 pies or more). I had no idea of the limits and delays the Emancipation Proclamation played, nor the advocating work done until her death. Amazing, amazing woman!

I saw the film Harriet last week and loved it; adding this new biography to my TBR. 👍👍 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/nov/03/harriet-tubman-she-came-to-slay-er...