The Fake Ass Book Club The Cost of Freedom: A Review: "Incidnets in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs
Jul 30, 2025
01:08:54
In this episode, the hosts review Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs, one of the first personal narratives to detail the specific experiences of enslaved Black women in America. Written under the pseudonym Linda Brent, Jacobs recounts her harrowing journey through abuse, resistance, motherhood, and the pursuit of freedom.The conversation explores key themes such as the sexual exploitation of enslaved women, the psychological toll of slavery, and the powerful role of family—particularly the strength and protection offered by Jacobs’ grandmother. The hosts reflect on the emotional weight of the text, its historical significance, and why this 19th-century narrative still speaks volumes in today’s world.*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.
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About the book: Harriet A. Jacobs (Harriet Ann), 1813-1897 and Lydia Maria Francis Child, 1802-1880 Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Written by Herself, Boston: Published for the Author, 1861, c1860. 306 pages
.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incidents_in_the_Life_of_a_Slave_Girl
Audio book Abridged version 7 hours , narrator Elizabeth Klett
About the author: https://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/jacobs/summary.html
Cytonia Brown (16 year old who killed her r**ist : https://www.lex18.com/cyntoia-brown-jailed-at-16-in-high-profile-murder-case-walks-free
Brock Turner case: https://www.newsweek.com/brock-turner-stanford-rape-case
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Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you! Join our patreon if you have not already. https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com
Moni: To the untimely death of Malcom Jamal Warner. Sending love to him and his family. Also, to my dad visiting my brother in Japan. To my brother and his sick dog P!!
Kat: To abolistionists, South Park for dragging the orange man, to my kids, I'm glad the US government cannot sell them...anymore. To the women engineers who created a new speculum for gynecological exams.
About the book: Harriet A. Jacobs (Harriet Ann), 1813-1897 and Lydia Maria Francis Child, 1802-1880 Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Written by Herself, Boston: Published for the Author, 1861, c1860. 306 pages
.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incidents_in_the_Life_of_a_Slave_Girl
Audio book Abridged version 7 hours , narrator Elizabeth Klett
About the author: https://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/jacobs/summary.html
Cytonia Brown (16 year old who killed her r**ist : https://www.lex18.com/cyntoia-brown-jailed-at-16-in-high-profile-murder-case-walks-free
Brock Turner case: https://www.newsweek.com/brock-turner-stanford-rape-case
*Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!