Am I Not a Man? by Mark L Shurtleff

Am I Not a Man?

by Mark L Shurtleff

Dred Scott's inspiring and compelling true story of adventure, courage, love, hatred, and friendship parallels the history of this nation from the long night of slavery to the narrow crack in the door that would ultimately lead to freedom and equality for all men.

Reviewed by sstaley on

4 of 5 stars

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I have heard of and knew the basic story of Dred Scott. Now, after reading "Am I Not A Man?", a historical novel, by Mark Shurtleff, I know the man behind the name. Dred Scott was more than a black slave from the 1800's, who wanted his freedom. If we left that definition to the name, we would be missing tremendously on who this man truly was. He was a man of courage, great faith, loyalty and love. Dred Scott fought for the things that we take for granted these days; the fact that we are free to be who we want to be and live like we want to live in a free land.

To read more of my review go to http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-of-am-i-not-man-by-mark.html

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