Up from Slavery
An Autobiography
by Booker T. Washington · first published 1900
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An autobiography of a formerly enslaved man who rises through education and hard work. It shows how determination and practical skill can overcome severe circumstances, and it is well suited to young readers.
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Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. "Up From Slavery" is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute.
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Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington After being prepped for an understanding of the conflict of visions by Thomas Sowell, Booker T Washington's autobiography really brings it all home as to what could have been.…
on “Ask HN: Best books read in 2022” ↗…positive way. For example, help make a website for "Aunt Matilda's lawn and gardening services". I would also recommend reading classic authors who overcame difficult situations and valued practical skills [Up From Slavery - Booker T. Washington](http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2376).
on “Ask HN: The Struggles of Poverty and Trying to become a programmer from 0” ↗Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington. Teaches you anything is possible despite your circumstance. Thankful my kids have read it and taken it to heart. This should be a must read for anyone IMO. More recently, Disparities…
on “Ask HN: What was a book that changed your life?” ↗Some books I would put on this list: Knowledge and Decisions by Thomas Sowell, Le Rouge et le Noir by Stendhal, Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington, 1984 by George Orwell.
on “How to live an intellectually rich life” ↗