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This unforgettable memoir was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave. This is the true story of Solomon Northup, who was born and raised as a freeman in New York. He lived the American dream, with a house and a loving family - a wife and two kids. Then one day he was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the deep south. These are the true accounts of his twelve hard years as a slave - many believe this memoir is even more graphic and disturbing than the film. His extraordinary journey proves the resiliency of hope and the human spirit despite the most grueling and formidable of circumstances.

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Graymalkin Media
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February 21, 2014
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Solomon Northup (1808 - c. 1864-1875) was an African American carpenter who was born free in Minerva, Essex County, New York, but was bound into slavery later in life for a period of twelve years. He regained his freedom in January 1853.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graymalkin Media; Media tie-in edition (February 21, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631680021
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631680021
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 0.75 x 6.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #9,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #28 in Discrimination & Racism
- #33 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)
- #152 in United States History (Books)

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Solomon Northup (1808–1857) was a free-born African American from Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1841, he was kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years. With the help of his family and his father’s former master, Northup ultimately won his freedom and took the traders who betrayed him to court. He is best known for his autobiographical account of his enslavement, Twelve Years a Slave.

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Jane Doe

12 years a slave

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024

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Would recommend buying for this listing
Book was physically in great condition. No bends or rips
It arrived fast and on time
Price was very cheap

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

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good price and fast shipping

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023

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Was it an illusion? Was it an aberration never meant to be repeated?

On reflection, the reality of slavery seems impossible to fathom. In our comfort zone far away from the past and living a life far removed the historical narrative of depraved humanity inflicting gruesome pain on other humans, our minds struggle to grasp its reality. Without documented and oral history, it is easy to become naive, ignorant and dismissive of the past.

It is not until we read first hand accounts from victims of slavery that the truth stares us in the face. It is then that we can appreciate profoundly, as if we were there, the fate of our ancestors.

Solomon Northup is a victim’s voice from the past. Because of his written testimony we can know the truth about slavery.

However, for Solomon Northup the truth about slavery was not that simple. Because even in the throes of his predicament he questioned the reality of what he was experiencing and witnessing. He asked of himself, how could it be possible? Was it "a protracted dream"?

As brutal and inhumane as slavery was, yet Northup did not lose his soul and his love for humanity. He was wise not to cast a net of hatred and condemnation on an entire people whose members were responsible for slavery. There are moments of relief from moroseness in his writing where he focuses his attention on the beauty of nature and the kind spirit residing in the slave owner and the slave; the white non slave owner and the free person of African descent.

This book is a window into the past. It contains detailed descriptions of his country and his people: lush vegetation, the habitats of wild animals, rivers and lakes teeming with fish. His descriptions penetrate imaginations, teasing us to wish for those pristine traits of nature that are no more. Further, his keen eyes and mind capture the character of people in his ambit. His commentaries on the various persons with whom he interacted reveal a highly perceptive mind. And to our great fortune he shares some profound reflections on the human condition apart from his experience of slavery.

There is nothing illusionary about a slave’s experience of slavery. Solomon Northup's book is more than a significant record of history. It is one that is prophetical and inspirational. He warns about the corrupting influence of evil institutions. He inspires us to be good to mother earth and to be good to one another.

This is a book well worth reading for the historical knowledge and the wisdom it imparts.

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Solomon's experience opened my eyes.

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

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Solomon was a very intelligent man. The book was very well written. The slaves trials were revealed to me in greater detail. I highly recommend this book.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023

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Item delivered intact and on time. It is exactly as described by the seller and what I was looking for. Thank you

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023

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I was amazed at how well this book was written. Solomon Northup was very eloquent, writing in the style of the times. I loved his objectivity throughout the book, for example seeing the beauty in a field of cotton in bloom. He's very good at describing objects, feelings, situations etc. It's worth it just to read the writing style, but the story, of course is very compelling.

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