Audiobooks by Booker T. Washington

Delve into the remarkable life story of Booker T. Washington with 'Up from Slavery,' now available as an engaging and inspiring audiobook. In this captivating memoir, Washington recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. From his humble beginnings on a Virginia plantation to his founding of the renowned Tuskegee Institute, Washington's story is one of perseverance, determination, and unwavering commitment to education and equality. Through vivid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Washington offers invaluable lessons on resilience, hard work, and the power of education to uplift individuals and communities. As you listen, you'll be transported to the tumultuous period of Reconstruction and Jim Crow segregation, gaining insights into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience. Narrated with warmth and authenticity, this audiobook captures the essence of Washington's indomitable spirit and his vision for a more just and equitable society. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student of social justice, or simply seeking inspiration, 'Up from Slavery' is sure to leave a lasting impression. So, why wait? Start listening to 'Up from Slavery' today and embark on a transformative journey alongside one of America's most visionary leaders.

Booker T. Washington (Author), Arthur Grey (Narrator)

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Working With the Hands

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Published in 1904, 'Working with the Hands' acts as a sequel to Booker T. Washington's famous autobiography, 'Up from Slavery.' It dives deep into his educational philosophy and the practical application of that philosophy at Tuskegee Institute, the historically Black college he founded. The book details Washington's belief in the importance of manual labor alongside academic education for African Americans. He argues that mastering practical skills like carpentry, farming, and blacksmithing builds not only wealth and self-sufficiency but also dignity and respect. 'Working with the Hands' isn't just a theoretical text; it showcases Tuskegee's curriculum through photographs and anecdotes, illustrating how students learned valuable trades while contributing to the institute's self-sustainability. Remember, this book emerged during a deeply oppressive time for Black Americans. Washington's advocacy for industrial education was controversial, sparking debate within the Black community. Listening 'Working with the Hands' offers historical insight into complex issues surrounding racial advancement, education, and economic empowerment during the early 20th century.

Booker T. Washington (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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Up From Slavery

Booker Taliaferro Washington was born in a southern plantation. He was a son of a black slave woman and unknown white man. His mother worked as a cook in a house of plantation owners. In childhood he idn't have a surname as other slaves, but after the American Civil War that set the black slaves free Booker chose the surname of the first American President George Washington. Up from Slavery, written in 1901, became some sort of manifesto, the call to fight for the rights and achieve everything by own forces. In this book Booker Washington tells about his life, he describes the fight for the rights and freedoms and abilities of a man that wants to achieve a lot. The name of the book became a slogan for many movements for the rights of black people in the USA.

Booker T. Washington (Author), Jowanna Lewis (Narrator)

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Putting the Most Into Life

Introducing 'Putting the Most Into Life: An Inspiring Audiobook by Booker Washington' Step into the world of timeless wisdom and unparalleled inspiration with 'Putting the Most Into Life,' an extraordinary audiobook narrated by the captivating voice of Booker Washington himself. Immerse yourself in the profound teachings and powerful life lessons that have touched countless hearts and transformed lives for generations. In this exceptional audiobook, Booker Washington, a visionary educator, author, and advocate for African American rights, shares his remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential figures in American history. His words resonate with passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the human spirit's boundless potential. With his engaging storytelling style, Booker Washington takes you on a transformative exploration of personal growth, success, and the pursuit of excellence. Discover the secrets to unlocking your full potential, overcoming adversity, and creating lasting change in your life. From practical strategies for self-improvement to profound insights on leadership, education, and the value of hard work, each chapter is filled with timeless wisdom that remains as relevant today as it was when first spoken. 'Putting the Most Into Life' audiobook provides a powerful companion for those seeking personal and professional growth. Whether you are a student, an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply an individual striving for a more meaningful and fulfilling life, this audiobook will inspire and empower you to take action.

Booker T. Washington (Author), Andrew James Roberts (Narrator)

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Up From Slavery- An Autobiography

'Up From Slavery' is an autobiography written by Booker T. Washington, published in 1901. The book is a powerful account of his life as a slave and his journey towards becoming one of the most prominent African-American leaders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the book, Washington recounts his experiences growing up as a slave in Virginia, his struggles to obtain an education, and his eventual rise to prominence as the founder and first principal of the Tuskegee Institute, a school for African-Americans in Alabama. He also discusses his views on race relations and his belief in the importance of education and hard work as the keys to success. Throughout the book, Washington emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, determination, and perseverance. He also discusses the role of education in empowering individuals and communities, and the need for African-Americans to work hard and prove their worth in order to gain acceptance and respect from the broader society. 'Up From Slavery' is widely regarded as one of the most important works in African-American literature, and has had a profound impact on American history and culture. It remains a powerful and inspiring testament to the human spirit and the power of education to transform lives and create a better world

Booker T. Washington (Author), Kenny Davis (Narrator)

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Up From Slavery An Autobiography

Up from Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington sharing his personal experience of having to work to rise up from the position of a slave child during the Civil War, to the difficulties and obstacles he overcame to get an education at the new Hampton Institute, to his work establishing the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama to help black people learn useful, marketable skills and work to pull themselves up by the bootstraps. He reflects on the generosity of both teachers and philanthropists who helped in educating blacks and Native Americans. He describes his efforts to instill manners, breeding, health and a feeling of dignity to students. Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African-American community and of the contemporary black elite.

Booker T. Washington (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark (Narrator)

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Up From Slavery

'Up from Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington This book is enhanced with colourised photos Born into slavery, Booker Washington suddenly gained his freedom, after the American Civil War. This is a first hand account from a slave around the events of the emancipation proclamation. The book covers the inspiring story of a young man as he works to rise up from being enslaved as a child, overcoming massive obstacles to obtain an education, to eventually become an advisor to the president. A truly inspiring and informative story.'

Booker T. Washington (Author), Andrew James Roberts (Narrator)

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Frederick Douglass Revolt & Rebellion

Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings. Accordingly, he was described by abolitionists in his time as a living counterexample to slaveholders' arguments that slaves lacked the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens. Northerners at the time found it hard to believe that such a great orator had once been a slave. It was in response to this disbelief that Douglass wrote his first autobiography. Following the Civil War, Douglass was an active campaigner for the rights of freed slaves . Douglass also actively supported women's suffrage, and he held several public offices. Without his permission, Douglass became the first African American nominated for vice president of the United States, as the running mate of Victoria Woodhull on the Equal Rights Party ticket. Douglass believed in dialogue and in making alliances across racial and ideological divides, as well as in the liberal values of the U.S. Constitution. When radical abolitionists, under the motto 'No Union with Slaveholders', criticized Douglass's willingness to engage in dialogue with slave owners, he replied: 'I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.

Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark (Narrator)

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Up from Slavery (Unabridged)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Born into the brutal reality of slavery, Booker T. Washington yearned for a life beyond the cotton fields. 'Up from Slavery' is his powerful testament to overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. Witness his journey from the shackles of bondage to the halls of education, where he lays the foundation for a brighter future for himself and his people. This is a story of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of knowledge, a timeless tale that illuminates the path towards freedom and equality.

Booker T. Washington (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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The Future of the American Negro

Written in 1899 by Booker T. Washington, an American educator, orator, and advisor to several United States presidents, The Future of the American Negro outlines Washington's ideas on the history of African-American people and their need for education in order to advance themselves within society. Putting emphasis on the concept of industrial education, a term that encompasses learning the necessary functions of becoming a valuable member of society as well as being able to apply that knowledge to industrial business, Washington created a commentary on race, religion, education, and the state of America as it was in his time. Booker T. Washington was born into slavery and later went on to become one of the dominant leaders in the African American community, actively working against disenfranchisement and discrimination. The Future of the American Negro is an integral listen for anyone interested in American history, race, and key political figures of the past.

Booker T. Washington (Author), David Sadzin, William Andrew Quinn (Narrator)

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History's Greatest Speeches - Vol. VI

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected some of the most important and iconic speeches of all time and recorded them for this series. This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production and the speeches are presented in an immersive audio style, allowing the listener to experience what it must have been like to be present when these speeches were first delivered. Volume VI features such disparate historical characters as Cato the Elder (Joe D. Lauck) opposing the repeal of the oppressive Oppian Law, Ernestine Rose (Linda Kimbrough), an early pioneer for women’s rights, abolitionist John Brown’s (Robert Koon) fiery speech at the conclusion of his trial for treason, Booker T. Washington (Will Chris) speaking of the struggle of Black Americans to make economic and social advancements, Mary E. Church Terrell (Casaundra Freeman) on the challenges of living as a Black woman in the nation’s Capitol, Theodore Roosevelt’s (Ted Koch) astonishing speech from a 1912 campaign stop, which he delivered moments after being shot by an assassin and the closing remarks from the Defendants in the Sacco and Vanzetti murder trials (Christopher Tiffany and Paul Stroili, with Lawrence Theis as the judge). This collection of powerful and moving speeches pays tribute to these great orators and to the words they used to inspire millions. This is the sixth volume of this series.

Booker T. Washington, Cato The Elder, Ernestine Rose, John Brown, Mary E. Church Terrell, Sacco And Vanzetti, Theodore Roosevelt (Author), Casaundra Freeman, Chris Tiffany, Joe Lauck, Lawrence Theis, Linda Kimbrough, Paul Stroili, Robert Koon, Ted Koch, Will Chris (Narrator)

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History's Greatest Speeches: Black Voices

This is a special production from SoundCraft Audiobooks and is Volume 9 in the 'History's Greatest Speeches' series. The struggle for human rights, emancipation, civil rights, social justice, voting rights and freedom from discrimination and tyranny is captured here in this volume of speeches by some of the most influential and brilliant black orators in history. From Sojourner Truth (Rochelle Young) questioning society's role in subjugating black women to Nelson Mandela (Amir Abdullah) facing a life sentence in prison with dignity and unequaled poise, this collection of speeches highlights the contributions of these unique speakers, who stood up to prejudice, violence, prison and even death itself to assert their rights as human beings. This volume also features Booker T. Washington's (Will Chris) 'Atlanta Compromise' speech, Mary E. Church Terrell (Casaundra Freeman) opining on what it means to be a black woman in the nation's capitol, Ida B. Wells' (Devereau Chumrau) condemnation of the scourge of lynching in America, W.E.B. Du Bois (Rosney Mauger) famous 'A Negro Nation Within a Nation' speech to the NAACP and Thurgood Marshall's (AK Murtada) historic argument for fairness in education before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. The importance of the contributions of these great speakers to the fight for basic human rights cannot be overstated. We are proud to be able to present these breathtaking and stirring orations highlighting the voices of black speakers throughout history.

Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Mary E. Church Terrell, Sojourner Truth, Thurgood Marshall And Nelson Mandela, W.E.B. Dubois (Author), Ak Murtada And Amir Abdullah, Casaundra Freeman, Devereau Chumrau, Rochelle Young, Rosney Mauger, Will Chris (Narrator)

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