My Jim

One of the biggest factors in the development of the African American culture since the 19th century is obviously slavery. My Jim takes an in depth look into the life of Sadie, a woman who survived both slavery and Reconstruction. The author, Nancy Rawles, brings the reader back to one of the darkest times in American history. Though Sadie is a fictional character, she is a very accurate portrayal of an African American woman bound to slavery in the 1800's. My Jim reveals more than just the physical turmoil slaves had to go through, the book takes it one step further and shows the psychological effects as well. Sadie's definition of freedom changes dramatically during her life, and she also experiences first hand the powerful effects love can have on an individual. In many cases throughout My Jim, Sadie deals with times where love and freedom conflict and other times when they go hand in hand.
It is a very safe assumption that all slaves dreamed of getting their freedom.......

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