In addition to the insight into Douglass' life and character, I also found fascinating Douglass' encounters with many other important historical figures, including several Presidents of the United States, Senators, foreign dignitaries, and abolitionist leaders. This is almost as much a history book as it is an autobiography. The book is far too long to listen to in one sitting, and I must admit that there are a few sections, particularly in the several speeches Douglas chose to insert towards the end of the book, where the author gets somewhat wordy, but I found the vast majority of the story wonderfully engaging. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? His reading of the words of Frederick Douglass himself do justice to the articulate, insightful, and forceful gentleman that was Frederick Douglass. Richard Allen does an exemplary job of portraying every character in the book. Which character – as performed by Richard Allen – was your favorite? I have listened to several excellent audio books. Where does The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
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