This book opens the eyes of the reader to the real life that the slaves experienced, although it does not give a fully accurate description. It causes the reader to marvel at the simplicity, yet complexity of the life of an American slave. All of the below are used to give an analysis over the books views, and don’t necessarily reflect my personal views. The book opens describing an almost blurring view of Douglas’ …showed first 75 words of 641 total…

…showed last 75 words of 641 total…also brings a new focus to the happenings of slavery, and puts many swaying opinions in perspective. Both sides don’t begin appreciating this book, it eases the strings on slavery in the perspective of the north, but in the south, it is still inflammatory. If this book had been written earlier, it might have helped ease tension in between the north and south, however, when it came out it hurt more than it helped.