An important book of epic scope on America's first racially integrated; religiously inspired movement for changeThe civil war brought to a climax the country's bitter division. But the beginnings of slavery's denouement can be traced to a courageous band of ordinary Americans; black and white; slave and free; who joined forces to create what would come to be known as the Underground Railroad; a movement that occupies as romantic a place in the nation's imagination as the Lewis and Clark expedition. The true story of the Underground Railroad is much more morally complex and politically divisive than even the myths suggest. Against a backdrop of the country's westward expansion arose a fierce clash of values that was nothing less than a war for the country's soul. Not since the American Revolution had the country engaged in an act of such vast and profound civil disobedience that not only challenged prevailing mores but also subverted federal law.Bound for Canaan tells the stories of men and women like David Ruggles; who invented the black underground in New York City; bold Quakers like Isaac Hopper and Levi Coffin; who risked their lives to build the Underground Railroad; and the inimitable Harriet Tubman. Interweaving thrilling personal stories with the politics of slavery and abolition; Bound for Canaan shows how the Underground Railroad gave birth to this country's first racially integrated; religiously inspired movement for social change.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you like 'The Diary of Anne Frank'; you should read this book. Getting to know her father's life; you will know her better!By MonsichaThis book really impressed me. The content is beyond my expectation. Because of the writer's well research and very good writing skill; I can learn more about people's life during World War II. The information is neutral and no bias. The book introduces me to know more about Mr. Frank as a real person. I see his developed character at each stage of life : the teenage man; the businessman; the husband and the father.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great book that fills in some of the questions following reading "the diary"By exit4musicExcellent book about an extraordinary man. After re-reading the diary recently; I felt I wanted to know more about Anne her family and the process of how the diary was published. This goes into depth about Otto as a young man and his family. Anyone who reads the Diary and has the spiritual after taste and needs more to quench their understanding should read this. It also goes into the question of who betrayed the family. Also read "the last seven months of anne frank" and watch "anne frank remembered."3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Revelation of a LifeBy David B. PratherI think I've known the story of Anne Frank all my life; but of her father; the only survivor of the Annex; so little could be understood. Carol Ann Lee almost lovingly provides us a background of this extraordinary man's life before; during; and after the two years in hiding. Lee's research provides the reader with explanations to all of the possible contradictions in Otto's life (his relationship with his likely betrayer; his company's sales to the German war effort; etc.). Ms. Lee's tender approach to this man's life shows not only the sensitive and courageous man most of us had found somewhat elusive; it shows how an extraordinary man influenced an extraordinary girl the world can never forget.
