Penguin Classics The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings, (Paperback)

from encephalical

So many twists of fate, crossing the Atlantic slave or free, numerous times. Eventually becoming an author and a gentleman. Eyes glazed over during the late chapter expounding the finer points of 18th century Methodist predestinarianism. Most footnotes in Penguin Classic I think I've encountered,...

from DCArchitect

Mr. Equiano's story of his own enslavement, life as a slave, and eventual emancipation. Fascinating in its subject and execution, Mr. Equiano's story is one of real life adventure and spirituality that brings both slavery and the British Emancipation efforts to life.

from oataker

You cannot keep a good man down! This guy always bounced back...His treatment even as a slave was pretty good when away from the W Indies but all slaves, and also free blacks were treated abominably there. Whole chapter about his discovery of grace and personal assurance. Little about resentments...