One of the most important slave narratives of all time, "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth" tells the story of one African American woman who struggles against the bondages of slavery in the mid-1800s. With the strength of her spirituality, Truth overcomes many struggles in her life and goes on to become a leading abolitionist and champion of women’s rights. An important historical document of the time of slavery in the United States, "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth" is a must read for anyone interested in that dark period of time in American history.