The Narrative of Sojourner Truth

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Focusing on her journey from slavery to activism, the narrative details Sojourner Truth's life in rural New York, highlighting her struggles with family separation and her profound religious conversion. As a traveling preacher in the 1840s, she became a significant voice in the progressive movement, offering insights into Northern slavery and advocating for social change. This powerful account, first published in 1850, captures the resilience and determination of a woman who shaped American society.