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"A Free Woman on God's Earth" The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, The Slave Who Won Her Freedom Kindle Edition

by Jana Laiz (Author), Ann-Elizabeth Barnes (Author), Jaqueline Rogers (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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"A Free Woman On God's Earth" is a juvenile biography for ages 8 and up containing over 40 illustrations. It is the story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, the enslaved African woman who had the courage and conviction to speak what was in her heart, suing for her freedom in a Massachusetts court of law. In gaining her own freedom, she set the stage for the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1783. An engaging history that fulfils the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for third, fourth and fifth grades in the categories of Local Biography, Local History, Revolutionary War Heroes.
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    November 7, 2009
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"We have to get these stories out to the children. We cannot let this legacy die! Wonderfully told!" -- E.B. Lewis, Coretta Scot King Award winning children's book illustrator

"... lively and moving account of Mumbet's impressive life."-- John Sedgwick, In My Blood

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Mumbet was born a slave but she did not die a slave. After more than 30 years of bondage, she lived free for nearly 50 years. Like the best stories, Mumbet's life illuminates what one woman, man or child can accomplish when the human heart refuses to accept injustice. Mumbet, in having the courage to speak what was in her heart and the resolve to follow through, was able to change the course of history.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0038YXD4A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crow Flies Press (November 7, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4907 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 63 pages
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Jana Laiz

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Jana Laiz has been writing for as long as she can remember. She is the author of the triple Award Winning novel, Weeping Under This Same Moon, Book Of The Year Award nominee, The Twelfth Stone, Elephants of the Tsunami, written to raise money for tsunami relief, and the co-author of "A Free Woman On God's Earth, The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, The Slave Who Won Her Freedom" soon to be a feature film, Thomas & Autumn, illustrated by Melody Lamb, Billy Budd in the Breadbox, The Story of Herman Melville & Eleanor and Moonbeam GOLD winning Blanket of Stars, co-authored with Sean Vernon. Fascinated by other cultures, Jana studied anthropology and Chinese language at University. She is passionate about our beautiful planet and endeavors to make a difference in the world and to work with others who feel the same. She is the very first Writer-In-Residence at Herman Melville's beloved Arrowhead. She lives in a 200-year-old farmhouse in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.

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Vneda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022
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Easy read for 10yr old dd. She loved ir
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Pen and swords
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 3 rd-5th grade readers
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
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My son and I had to rush a pick a book to read for a biography project at school. He wanted to do one on slavery and I searched kindle and this one was recommended. We didn't know anything about mumbet, but by the end of the story we had fallen in love.

My son is of mixed heritage. This book presented slavery in way which helps him understand what happened back then, while showing him people like the Sedgwicks who helped mumbet gain her freedom!

I would recommend this book for 3rd-5th graders, and even some of us adults who don't know the story of mumbet and how she sued for her freedom well before slavery was officially over.
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W. Ractliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Historical Book for Young Readers
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2010
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This is a charming a well written biography that reads like a novel. Young readers of any age and background will love reading about Mumbet, a touching and courageous figure from American history . New Englanders especially will be fascinated to read about this freed New England slave whose life is part of the little known story of blacks in colonial New England. I think that the best way for children (9 years old and up) to learn about American History is through novels and biographies such as this one. The pictures in the book are also charming. The book is an easy read but is also educational, its a shame that schools don't assign more books like this to read as part of the history curriculum.
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Jonathan Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars an important and inspiring piece of history
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2010
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this is a tremendous story of how one african american slave used the constitution (which was at the time reserved for white, landowning, upper-class men) to emancipate herself from the legal institution of slavery. slavery is a horrific chapter in our history with far too many stories of unbelievable brutality. yet these authors are able to brilliantly capture an uplifting and important historical moment that provides a glimpse of justice triumphing momentarily in what were otherwise very unjust and immoral times. the story of mumbet is one that must be remembered, and the authors have ensured this will happen by making the book accessible and engaging to children and adults of all ages.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2010
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This was an incredible, inspirational, historical story that was very easy to read. My ten year old enjoyed it very, very much. We chose this for a book report but this is the type of book every little girl should read. It demonstrated determination and the faithful positive spirit every girl and woman can have even in the face of difficulty. When I read it, I couldn't put it down until I was done. Every library should carry multiple copies of this so everyone has the opportunity to read it, not just those who can purchase it.
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Zsa Zsa S
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful historical story
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2018
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A favorite of my classes over the years. A great introduction to the realities of slavery, persistence, and smarts. A wonderful tribute to woman who had incredible impact on the slaves of Berkshire County, the surrounding communities and Massachusetts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short but nicely written and to the point.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
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Loved this short tale of this courageous lady! We all should try and learn from her tenacious attitude to not ever give up. Those poor souls plight! Proud that Massachusetts was a state to start with abolishing such cruelty.
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Gina Coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
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Any incredible story that has been left out of children's history books... an absolute must read.
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