Summary:
The narrative recounts the experiences of a young African American woman who endured abuse and sexual harassment from her owner before ultimately escaping to the North. It exposes the struggles and resilience she displayed while seeking freedom for herself and her children under the oppressive institution of slavery in the United States.
Key points:
1. Dehumanization: The book graphically depicts the inhumanity and brutality of slavery, showing slaves treated as property, not people.
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