Near the end of her classic wartime account; Susie King Taylor writes; "there are many people who do not know what some of the colored women did during the war." For her own part; Taylor spent four years―without pay or formal training―nursing sick and wounded members of a black regiment of Union soldiers. In addition; she worked as a camp cook; laundress; and teacher. Written from a perspective unique in the literature of the Civil War; Reminiscences of My Life in Camp not only chronicles daily life on the battlefront but also records interactions between blacks and whites; men and women; and Northerners and Southerners during and after the war.Taylor tells of being born into slavery and of learning; in secret; to read and write. She describes maturing under her wartime responsibilities and traveling with the troops in South Carolina; Georgia; and Florida. After the war; Taylor dedicated herself to improving the lives of black Southerners and black Union Army veterans. The final chapters of Reminiscences are filled with depictions of the racism to which these efforts often exposed her.This volume reproduces the text of the original 1902 edition. Catherine Clinton's new introduction provides historical context for the events that form the backdrop of Taylor's memoir; as well as for the problems of race and gender it illuminates.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful little book for kids!By Rebecca CookThis little book is beautiful! The illustrations are bright and eyecatching; and the story is simply told. Wonderful!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful little read.By Steven R. McEvoyThis book has become an immediate family favorite. We have read it more than a dozen times in under a week. The story and the illustrations are loved by all three of my children ages 10; 9 and 6. In fact I might need to get a second copy of this book because both my girls want to carry it around the house. Pamela Love in her first book for Pauline and from our reading we hope there will be many more.This is the retelling of one of the legends of St. Brigid of Ireland. And it is wonderfully retold. The story of the young slave girl who must decide between sharing what little she has; or possibly going hungry makes a very hard choice. In part he choice is inspired by a sermon from Bishop Patrick (St. Patrick) preaching on the loaves and the fish.It is an inspiring story. Every time we read it we end up discussing giving; and giving from what we have. We also talk about sermons and following God's leading no matter the challenge.The illustrations by April Stott are incredible. My youngest has asked for a framed version of the portrait of St. Brigid from the end of the book. My youngest is constantly carrying this book around and looking at it; and asking someone to read it to her. She just loves the pictures and the story.My children really love the biography of St. Brigid that is at the end of the book; and also the prayer to Saint Brigid. Overall this is a wonderful book and we highly recommend it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Legend About Saint Brigid is a sweet story about a slave girl who lives in Ireland ...By Emily DavisThe story of Brigid and the Butter: A Legend About Saint Brigid is a sweet story about a slave girl who lives in Ireland with her mother and they have hardly anything to eat. She works hard cooking; cleaning and tending to her master's cows. She even makes butter (which is hard; in a hand churn; I am sure). One day she heard Saint Patrick tell the story about the little boy giving his five loaves and two fish to the disciples and they fed the whole crowd; with Jesus' blessing. It left a huge impression on her.I can't tell you too much of the story; but I can say that one day when she gladly gave all she had (butter) to a lady who had nothing; God blessed her with twice the amount she'd given.As the back of the book says; "taking Bishop Patrick's words to heart; she learned that you don't need to have much in order to give." Isn't that the truth?! There is a small bit of history of St. Brigid after the story. She was such a giving Saint. People received many miracles from her. This is such a great book. I promise you won't be disappointed.As a Catholic Mom and Grandmother; I cherish these books in our Library. Of course we are partly Irish; and so it makes it all the sweeter.Pauline Books and Media sent me this book to review; but I only give honest reviews. Blessings!
