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Booker T. Washington: Up From Slavery Kindle Edition
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMusaicum Books
- Publication date21 Mar. 2018
- File size1.5 MB
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- ASIN : B07BMV64BY
- Publisher : Musaicum Books
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- Publication date : 21 Mar. 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 1.5 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 110 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-8027240371
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: 127 in Biographies & Memoirs of Educators
- 463 in African American Studies
- 1,366 in Teaching & Learning Biographies
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Customers find this autobiography to be a must-read with great insight. They appreciate its inspirational content, with one customer highlighting the incredible concept of being educated through work, while another notes the struggle to obtain an education. The book receives positive feedback for its value, with customers describing the author as an exceptional person.
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2024Very interesting
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2013I loved this book. Not only did the author describe the period before slavery was abolished, but he went on to describe how he clawed his way out of his situation and through sheer determination made a much better life for himself.
I particularly liked the fact that he described the help he received from others including the white population. He does not come across as feeling sorry for himself, although he may have been forgiven for doing so. He made up his mind to better himself and in doing so, he helped others to do the same. He made it clear to them that it would not be easy and if they were prepared to work hard and obey the rules, they could indeed better themselves as he had done. He went on to become a well respected member of society. To say more may spoil the book for those who have not read it but I think it truly deserves the five stars I have given it.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2013As someone who knew very little about this man, after reading this book I can honestly say that it is a must read. To start as slave and have the drive to work his way up and pursue education to a level which would present him with the opportunity of running a school to help his people... With the aim of teaching them to earn respect through acquiring a craft, a good work ethic and an education. Although his life's work was to progress the black race and help them to be seen on equal terms as a white race in terms of ability, intelligence and the contribution they can make for the country as a whole if given the chance, he never looked to say a bad word against the people who were once his master's and in turn rather promoted unity between the races. There are lots of valuable lessons in this book no matter who you are.. I thoroughly enjoyed it
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2023There is no doubt that Booker T. Washington was a remarkable man. This is his story in his own words written over 120 years ago but it is surprisingly relevant today in some respects.
It is about being born into slavery, poverty and reconstruction after the American Civil War (1861-65) but mostly about the predicament in which African Americans found themselves on the abolition of slavery and perhaps the meaning of freedom.
This edition (2010) has a useful introduction by Ishmael Reed and offers some insight as to why Washington's legacy was overshadowed and his reputation denigrated by others for political ends. I also found it helpful to read it again after the autobiography and afterword.
Washington was a very able and practical man but very much a man of the people who emphasised the need for vocational skills and training and gave priority to economic development and self-improvement over political aspirations because he understood not only what African Americans were up against including racism but also appreciated that his race would need to work "up from slavery" as he has done. He believed that there would be a time for addressing those political aspirations.
Washington had sought to gain an education for himself from a young age and then economic security. He then sought do help others do this too by accepting the offer to establish an institute at Tuskegee (now a university) which earned him the respect of men and women of all races. He was leading by example so people listened and were willing to fund his activities such that he then became the leader for African Americans.
Washington states he considered entering politics but believed he " ... would be helping in a more substantial way by assisting in the laying of the foundation of the race through a generous education of the hand, head and heart." (page 59).
I would have liked to have met both Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois his successor as leader of African Americans in the USA. Du Bois, twelve years his junior, had initially supported Washington's speech at the Atlanta Exposition (1895) but it later became known as the "Atlanta Compromise" and the two men often seen as rivals.
Du Bois was from the North whose Union Army had secured victory over the South. He was not born in to slavery as Washington had been but into relative privilege such that their lived experiences would have been entirely different. Du Bois, with a PhD from Harvard, became one of the highly educated elite keen to achieve equal political rights for African Americans. He was instrumental in the founding and leadership of the short-lived Niagara Movement and then the N.A.A.C.P. amongst other achievements but sadly died just before the Civil Rights Act (1964).
I am sure they are both worthy of our respect for their achievements and they shared a lot in common especially their concern for the future of African Americans and the importance of education but they were very different characters. They were shaped by very different backgrounds and experiences which informed their priorities and approaches as to how best to advance the interests of African Americans.
This book is significant in its own right but is also relevant today partly because, as Thomas Sowell has said, Washington provides a model of character and strength. It might also however, serve as a reminder of some of the dangers of getting our priorities and timing wrong and the risk inherent in putting ideology ahead of pragmatism.
I would contend Washington was right to essentially prioritise economics over politics at that moment in time but sadly his work and legacy were overshadowed too soon such that his people got caught up in the bewildering world of politics prematurely, perhaps to the detriment of African Americans though we shall never know for sure.
Washington's students knew the importance of creating good foundations because many of them were literally involved in building them at Tuskegee. They lived, worked and studied in those buildings but where did these students then go? What happened to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren? How many of the descendants of both men and their students are getting an education for life today?
Sadly I doubt many students of all races in the US are getting the education they deserve in what seems to be an increasingly politicised education system in which ideology is being emphasised to the detriment of the students and society.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2017This book gives an earthy honest description of the transition from slavery to freedom. It allows the reader to understand the importance of a survival education and how the race made the transition. The success of Tuskegee is phenomenal in its early years and must be recognised by the determination of a great man to have the foresight and make a difference to so many.
A must read.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2014Having read the autobiography of Booker T Washington I feel the urgent need to send the book with its incredible concept being educated through work and self worth to all the leaders of our government. The book is inspirational for the authors insight into how to raise a generation of worthy citizens teaching by example. A truly wonderful book
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2015This man was an inspiration to the world and couldn't believe I hadn't read about him before. Someone who fought adversity in it's extremes and still gave his life's work in the nurturing not only the down trodden, but to the rich and powerful. He taught humility and common decency to all men!
Booker. T Washington should have a sainthood!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2021I thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot from this autobiography. There are things that I will implement as a result of the life of Booker T. Washington.
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TunaReviewed in Turkey on 17 January 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars Kalitesi düşük
Genel olarak bir dandiklik hissiyatı var kitabın, ancak içeriğini beğendim okunması gereken bir kitap olduğunu düşünüyorum
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Joao MatosReviewed in France on 10 August 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars J'ai pas reçue mon book
Pourquoi ça prend aussi temps pour recevoir mon livre Up tfrom he Slavery?
Normalement c'est plus rapide. Je n'ai pas encore d'expérience avec le livre raison pour laquelle je suis anxieux pour pouvoir lire mon lore qui prend du temps à arriver. Quand même je vousdonne 5 étoiles avec l'exectatove de recevoir demain mn livre.
cordialement
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- DavidReviewed in Germany on 14 December 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars The blessing of work.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how refreshing it was to hear a larger-than-life story about a man who simply worked his way into the upper eschalances of society. The humility that Booker had was second to none. The vision and faith he had was second to none when you look at where he came from. Truly a miraculous story I realize that anything is possible in life when you have humility and no fear to work hard and put yourself in a situation where you could fail. A fantastic story and a must read for anyone looking for the secret to happiness and success in life.
- AnonymousReviewed in the United States on 17 May 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
This is an excellent primary source, and I have learned a great deal. Mr. Washington worked so very hard and remained so hopeful.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on 17 September 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s all about desire!
Mankind, for the most part, has the innate ability to succeed in any endeavour. Some, for example, Booker T. Washington, are blessed with the desire and, therefore, the motivation to succeed. I will read this book again