Necessary story well told!

This historical account of Ellen and William Craft is a necessary story to be told. I had never heard the story, and I’m glad that I was enlightened to this book. The writing style is easy to follow, and the use of male and female narrators for the audible book works well in telling the story. We’ll worth reading.

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Must read

I had never heard of this couple nor their story. This is a must read and I highly recommend.

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Good but overly long

The underlying story is good, but I struggled through it. The story became long winded in a lot of different areas. It didn't need to be this long to tell their story.

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Master Slave Husband Wife

This is best book on these historical events. I could not put this exciting book down.

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An Inspiring Account of Courage and Moral Victory in the Face of Systemic Racism and US Hypocrisy

A moving and sobering account of courage and intelligence against systemic racism, smartly woven through the history of the day. The story, its impact and that of its principal characters and their descendants, are reminders of resilience rendered and still needed in opposing affronts, past and current, intended to deny people of color the most basic right of equal existence. It refutes the stereotype of Black inferiority while highlighting the inherent hypocrisy of a country/society built and existing on intentional disparities and contradictions. A highly recommended read.

A Must Read

I have just finished this book. I believe it should be s as part of school curriculum and that every American, no matter their race, would benefit from reading it!

Great story

A beautiful love story that needed to be told yet too long winded. I struggled to finish but learned so much history.

Informative

Originally I wished it was in narrative form but it was good for its information

Excellent insight - fugitive slave act

Well written and researched narrative about Ellen and William Craft. Excellent insight into the fugitive slave act, both politically and practically in Boston, Washington DC, and the south. While the shame and horror of slavery is described, the narrative style makes it eminently readable and understandable. The Craft's story has both happiness and sadness throughout. Highly recommended.

An absolutely audible to listen too!

This audible takes you on the same escape from bondage as the slave and husband and wife experienced
while seeking their freedom.