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7. I'm reading this now. It is hard to fathom how much courage, intelligent

Sun Mar 12, 2023, 08:13 PM

Mar 2023

planning, and faith that William and Ellen must have had. They were remarkable. And I'm only about 40% of the way into their story.

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To understand the depth of slavery's depravity, it is necessary to learn about its roots. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2023 OP

Great escape story! Kid Berwyn Mar 2023 #2

Thank you, Peggy wendyb-NC Mar 2023 #3

The history of slavery in the US is really quite disgusting GeoWilliam750 Mar 2023 #4

So long as that 30% are volunteering to be slaves. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #11

Possibly overstating GeoWilliam750 Mar 2023 #17

I think it was supposed to be sarcastic vanamonde Mar 2023 #18

For many married "Christain"women it is a reality. efhmc Mar 2023 #19

Absolutely! Thank you. Are you surviving all the weather? 7wo7rees Mar 2023 #6

I might just have to get that book...... groundloop Mar 2023 #8

For even a better and time relevant understanding. Tarzanrock Mar 2023 #9

When I finally got around to reading "Uncle Tom's Cabin" PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #15

Suggested reading: AverageOldGuy Mar 2023 #14

I had not heard of that book before. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #16

Just tagged it at the online public library. Thanks! live love laugh Mar 2023 #20

Thank you very much. I just ordered it. judesedit Mar 2023 #21