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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
This would be a good introduction to Harriet Tubman's life for anyone who didn't know much about her. I've already read a few books about her life, so I didn't find much new here, although there were a few new interesting tidbits. If you don't know much about Harriet Tubman, this would be a good book to start with.
prettypious's review against another edition
5.0
Great short read that gives detailed info around some of Harriet’s lesser known aspects of her house like her relationships, time as a spy, her life after serving as a army nurse and spy, as a part of the suffrage movement, and a social worker for the elderly trying to build nursing homes
cchapple's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, I learned quite a bit. What an incredible life. I think my students will like it too.
drusmilford's review against another edition
5.0
EXCELLENT BOOK. I knew about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. But this book was an enjoyable read. Harriet Tubman was an amazing woman and so much more accomplished than I ever began to realize. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
kobooks's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: War and Medical content
Minor: Rape
taylormoore6's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
3.75
I liked this biography of Harriett Tubman. I did learn some new information and the illustrations were beautiful. I did feel like this could’ve been for young adults, as it was very accessible.
taylersimon22's review against another edition
4.0
My first factual account of Harriet Tubman's life I have read. As I was reading, I could draw parallels to the inspiration found in the fictional reimaginings of the historical heroine. Her courage and unshakable faith is inspiriting in my own journey as an aspiring activist. The author's retelling adequately showcases Harriet's black girl magic.
selreading's review against another edition
4.0
*3.5
I’m not a huge fan of nonfiction and the writing is always why.
I knew the writing was below academic by the title, which I thought might improve my enjoyment without all the fancy lingo usually shoved into nonfiction.
But my goodness,
If you took a shot every time the author said “likely”, (Harriet “likely” felt this, “likely” thought that, it “likley” was difficult for her) you’d be dead from alcohol poisoning.
That being said it’s hard to rate any book low that is about such an incredible historical figure. I would’ve liked a bit more facts from this book, but it was interesting.
I’m not a huge fan of nonfiction and the writing is always why.
I knew the writing was below academic by the title, which I thought might improve my enjoyment without all the fancy lingo usually shoved into nonfiction.
But my goodness,
If you took a shot every time the author said “likely”, (Harriet “likely” felt this, “likely” thought that, it “likley” was difficult for her) you’d be dead from alcohol poisoning.
That being said it’s hard to rate any book low that is about such an incredible historical figure. I would’ve liked a bit more facts from this book, but it was interesting.
heidi_mcj's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating story of a woman who I only knew as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. She was MUCH more than that, she was the ultimate bad a$$!