"An exploration of the ways faith animated the life and activism of Sojourner Truth, pathbreaking abolitionist and suffragette"-- Provided by publisher
Nancy Koester Books
Harriet Beecher Stowe's profound Christian faith is a central theme in this biography, which explores her journey from evangelical Calvinism to Anglican spirituality. The author, Nancy Koester, meticulously examines Stowe's writings and personal struggles, particularly her grief, to reveal how her beliefs fueled her passionate anti-slavery activism. Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin not only made her a celebrity but also significantly impacted the abolitionist movement, while simultaneously drawing fierce criticism from pro-slavery advocates.