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by Nell Irvin Painter
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Availability:In StockContributor:Nell Irvin PainterPublish date:1997-10-17Pages:384
Language:EnglishPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyISBN-13:9780393317084ISBN-10:393317080UPC:9780393317084Book Category:Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Cultural & Regional, Women, HistoricalSize:8.00 x 5.54 x 0.95 inchesWeight:0.7716Product ID:SCPWE6HRDM

Sojourner Truth: A Life, a Symbol - Biography by Nell Irvin Painter

This comprehensive biography examines the life of Sojourner Truth, the ex-slave who became one of America's most influential abolitionists and feminists. Written by eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter, this work separates myth from reality to reveal the complex woman behind the legend.

About Sojourner Truth

Born into slavery as Isabella, Sojourner Truth transformed herself into an itinerant Pentecostal preacher whose voice captivated audiences across America. Her imposing physique, riveting preaching style, and spellbinding singing made her unforgettable to all who heard her speak. Truth's straight-talking, unsentimental approach to social justice made her a national symbol for strong Black women and all women fighting for equality.

As both an abolitionist and feminist, Truth challenged the prevailing assumptions of her era, declaring a truth that remains relevant today: among Blacks there are women; among women, there are Blacks. Her words of empowerment continue to inspire Black women and marginalized communities worldwide.

Beyond the Myths

Unlike contemporaries such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth's legacy has been obscured by mythology. This biography employs rigorous scholarship and sympathetic understanding to move beyond the myths, words, and photographs that have defined her public image. Painter uncovers the actual personality and experiences of a woman whose life journey from domestic servant to legendary figure represents a remarkable American story.

Language:EnglishPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyISBN-13:9780393317084ISBN-10:393317080UPC:9780393317084Book Category:Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Cultural & Regional, Women, HistoricalSize:8.00 x 5.54 x 0.95 inchesWeight:0.7716Product ID:SCPWE6HRDM

Nell Irvin Painter is the award-winning author of many books, including Sojourner Truth, Southern History Across the Color Line, Creating Black Americans, The History of White People, and Standing at Armageddon. She is currently the Edwards Professor of American History, Emerita, at Princeton University and lives in Newark, New Jersey, and the Adirondacks.

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This groundbreaking work explores Truth's transformation through religious inspiration, her impact on the abolitionist movement, her contributions to early feminism, and her enduring influence on civil rights and social justice movements. The biography captures the power and pathos of her voice, the intelligence of her message, and the courage that defined her extraordinary life.

No one who reads this landmark biography will forget Sojourner Truth or the story of her courageous journey from slavery to legend.

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

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