Slave and Citizen : The Life of Frederick Douglas

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Summary: A slow-moving book, full of repetative information.
Review: I did not at all enjoy "Slave and Citizen." Nathan Irvin Huggins' writing dragged, and information seemed to be frequently repeated. I was disappointed that the vast majority of the book was political in nature. Douglass' personal life was focused upon very little. His time spent as a slave and in childhood was touched upon only very lightly. Likewise, his marriages and children were only briefly mentioned. The rest of the book, which could have been adequately summarized in just a few pages, drug on and on. I was disappointed, and will be searching for a more personal biography of Douglass to read.

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Summary: Awful Book
Review: I had to read Slave and Citizen for a class in college and I was very disappointed in the book. I couldn't wait to finish the book just so I would be done with it. It dragged on and on. I would not have finished it had I not had to. I would not recommend it unless you are very interested in this subject.