Twelve Years a Slave

The memoir offers a harrowing account of Solomon Northup's life as a free man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Through his gripping narrative, Northup details the brutal realities of enslavement, his struggle for survival, and his quest for freedom over a twelve-year period. This powerful story not only sheds light on the atrocities of slavery but also highlights the resilience of the human spirit, making it a poignant historical document that inspired an acclaimed film adaptation.