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It was really interesting to read the book after all these years. Up From Slavery: An Autobiography I remember listening to "Your Story Hour" tapes about Booker T. The amazing thing is that Booker T. Washington as a child. I especially remember "that Yankee woman," as the exacting schoolmaster was called in the tapes. Washington had such a positive, progressive attitude after all he had been through. His success in helping others to regain their self-respect, earn a living, and lift each other up is something I truly admire.
This is Mr. Booker T. Washington's story of his youth and his success at Tuskegee.Up from Slavery is a fascinating and uplifting book. Washington (1856-1915) believed that African-Americans needed to sweep away the ignorance that their subservient position had left them with, and earn the respect of the whites through hard work and excellence. In 1881 he founded the Tuskegee Institute to teach African-Americans how to study, work hard and intelligently, and how to have respect for themselves and others. Though cognizant of the racism that often surrounded him, Mr. Washington never lost his faith in the basic goodness of the people of all colors that he met.If you want to read a book that is a window on the America of the late nineteenth century, or if you want an uplifting book about a man of faith and love, then I highly recommend that you get this book.
Up From Slavery Booker T. Washington has been one of my all-time favorite American heroes -- ever since I first read about him in 4th grade. Washington had a gift for writing, and his autobiography, as well as his essays, are very easy to read, understand, and enjoy. The more I study and learn about him, the more impressed I am with his vision, his integrity, and his drive to improve his people and their lot in life.
a good read with much information from the early america era. Booker T. Washington use the brain over violence and suceeded where others failed. excellent read.
This man and his "cadres" fought for and provided educational opportunities in a country that treated them worst than second class citizens. He was also willing and often did help southern whites in his community.
This book details the triumphant acts of Booker T. What an outstanding autobiography regarding a true American heroe.
What an honor it would have been to meet a man who provided so much to the African American man and woman. Washington's efforts to not only develop the famous Tuskegee Institute, but to positively build bridges with America.
A former slave who became a self taught, political mastermind came from the worst of what humanity had to offer to meeting and influencing American Presidents. It's ashame that in America, where education is offered legally, there is a 50% dropout rate among African American high school students.
This book should be a required reading in ALL schools, especially those predominantly filled with African Americans.
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