Harriet Tubman: A Life From Beginning to End - Book Review

Harriet Tubman: A Life from Beginning to End
by Hourly History

1619 marked the beginning of slavery in the United States, as the first African slaves were brought to Jamestown, Virginia by Dutch traders. Amid the silent suffering of these slaves, there was one woman who courageously rose and risked her life to help others gain their freedom. She was Harriet Tubman!

Hourly History presents a concise history of the woman who facilitated the escape of many African slaves in America. Her name is Harriet Tubman. Born Araminta "Minty" Ross, Tubman's family was owned by different slaveholders. As a slave, she suffered whippings from her master that left her scarred for the rest of her life and also injured her health. Due to the injustice she suffered, Tubman learned to resist and ran away. After gaining her freedom, Tubman decided to work to free other slaves, including her own children. She used ingenious methods to carry out her mission, such as working at night and during winter when most people were indoors. Tubman also coordinated with fellow abolitionists who worked on the Underground Railroad. Surprisingly, neither Tubman nor any of the slaves she rescued were caught by authorities or their slaveowners. The Book and the Author Harriet Tubman's story inspires courage, perseverance, and determination. While she may not have solved the issue of slavery, she definitely made an impact on the nation's authorities. I appreciate Hourly History's effort in concisely presenting history. People who may not have the patience to read long narratives can get a glimpse of important events in the past. Overall, I give Harriet Tubman: A Life From Beginning to End a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, and I recommend this book to students and readers 12 years old and above.

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