In 'Breaking the Chains,' readers are presented with a meticulously curated anthology that spans a critical period in history, charting the course of African American experiences from enslavement to emancipation. This collection encompasses a wide range of literary styles, from autobiographies and narratives to speeches, providing an immersive exploration into the resilience, struggle, and ultimate triumph over slavery. The diversity of the works within, including seminal texts that have shaped the course of American literature and thought, offers an unparalleled insight into the lived experiences of those who fought not just for their freedom but also for their right to narrate their own stories. The contributing authors and editors, including but not limited to Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth, each bring their unique perspectives and historical contexts to the anthology. Their collective backgrounds, spanning different geographies, experiences, and times, form a rich tapestry that illustrates the multifaceted struggle against slavery. These voices, some of which represent key figures in the abolitionist movement, contribute to a deeper understanding of both the historical and cultural dimensions of slavery and emancipation, reflecting the broader literary movements of their times. 'BREAKING THE CHAINS' is not just an anthology; it is an invitation to explore the complex narratives that have shaped American history. For scholars, students, and general readers alike, this collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with the voices that have not only contributed to our understanding of the past but continue to influence discussions on race, liberty, and identity. This anthology promises an educational journey, highlighting the importance of these works in fostering a continued dialogue on freedom, perseverance, and the human condition.

This unique collection consists of the most influential memoirs - powerful & unflinching narratives of former slaves and stories of people who helped them; including records and letters which unfold all the hardship, hair-breadth escapes and death struggles of the slaves in their efforts to reach freedom: Narrative of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Freedom Fighter & Statesman 12 Years a Slave - Memoir of Solomon Northup, a Free-Born African American Who Was Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery The Underground Railroad (William Still) - stories of 649 slaves who escaped to freedom through a secret network formed by abolitionists and former slaves Harriet: The Moses of Her People – Story of the Woman Who Led Hundreds of Slaves to Freedom as the Conductor on the Underground Railroad Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Harriet Jacobs) Narrative of Sojourner Truth - leading abolitionist and women's rights activist The Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano - Former Slave, Seaman & Freedom Fighter Up From Slavery, by Booker T. Washington - the Visionary Educator, Leader and Civil Rights Activist The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave – Memoir that Influenced the Anti-Slavery Cause of British Colonies Father Henson's Story of His Own Life – by Josiah Henson who was the inspiration for the character of Tom in Uncle Tom's Cabin Uncle Tom's Cabin, anti-slavery influential novel which made a crucial impact on America's conscience by illustrating slavery's affect on families The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave! The Confessions of Nat Turner The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave - Autobiography that Influenced the Anti-Slavery Cause of British Colonies Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom (William and Ellen Craft) Thirty Years a Slave: From Bondage to Freedom (Louis Hughes) Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green, a Runaway Slave (Jacob D. Green) Behind The Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House (Elizabeth Keckley)

This is the time we don’t take chances. Satan prowls about looking for whom to consume. This is more reason you checkmate his aggression against souls meant for heaven. The time is short. He knows this. The battle rages in the spirit. He has soldiers, agents and servants as well. You must not stay in the middle between Jesus and Satan, else you are hurled down. As a Christian or child of God; you must equip yourself with warfare weapons of praises and prayer with daring supernatural bombs and bullet. This is what this book stands for. The book is unique of all Christian warfare prayer books. It is a deliverance prayer book that sets captives free and open heavens to lives of readers. This book is powerful, dependable, fire and brimstone loaded with acidic praises and prayer, that quicken presence of Angels of God, hands of God; presence of Jesus and Holy Spirit to life. You can’t be tired reading and praying through this book. It is honey with fire! It delivers and shower favor, mercy, and breakthrough to life. Holy battle is everyday food, we all do it Those who wants to be champion do it. It is a daily spiritual food that makes us walk tall! This is a book that will not make you walk away in the middle of the battle, but intensify in it until you win! I pray, you will refuse to come this far and then jump off the ship! The Lord is in the battle field with you. He is the Supernatural Military Mathematician. He provides solid warfare weapons; that is super and accurate. The Lord doesn’t mess up in battle field. Enemies don’t survive when he releases Legions of Armies in the battle field Enemies are swept away as you realize the followings. The camps of the enemy scatter and are defeated. Heaven opens as favor and breakthroughs fall in place in your life. You will be Warriors of warrior and shall count spoils. You shall not stand in defeat but stand in triumph. Enemies are swept away and are disgraced. Your Israel will occupy the Promised Land. You will be victorious in all fronts. You will rise and shine and your rising sun won’t go down. The Lord will be your Shepherd. You will possess your possession. By faith, the chains are broken. Praise the Lord! You are warrior enemy fears!

If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl? As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom. From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.

BREAKING THE CHAINS is a seminal anthology that masterfully comprises the narratives of individuals who played pivotal roles in exposing the brutal realities of slavery and advocating for its abolition. The collection is a tapestry of diverse literary forms, encompassing autobiographies, speeches, and memoirs, each contributing to a multifaceted exploration of enslavement, resistance, and emancipation. Its significant works offer readers an unparalleled insight into the personal and collective struggles against the oppressive institution of slavery. This anthology not only chronicles the harrowing experiences and indomitable spirits of its subjects but also serves as a testament to the power of written word as a tool for social change. The authors and editors, each a renowned figure in the abolitionist movement or a distinguished voice in discussing the impacts of slavery, bring a wealth of perspectives to this collection. Their backgrounds, ranging from former slaves to influential activists, provide a rich historical and cultural context. Collectively, they illustrate the breadth of the struggle against slavery, encompassing various epochs, geographies, and experiences. Through their shared commitment to justice and equality, these contributors enrich our understanding of a pivotal era in history. BREAKING THE CHAINS is an imperative read for anyone interested in the historical journey towards freedom and the enduring fight against oppression. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the narratives that not only shaped the course of history but also continue to inspire the ongoing battle for human rights. Readers will find themselves immersed in a dialogue across time, informed by the diverse voices that together forge a united front against the inhumanity of slavery. This anthology is an educational treasure, inviting reflection on the resilience of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of liberty.

The incredible story of spaceflight before the establishment of NASA. NASA's history is a familiar story, one that typically peaks with Neil Armstrong taking his small step on the Moon in 1969. But America's space agency wasn't created in a vacuum. It was assembled from pre-existing parts, drawing together some of the best minds the non-Soviet world had to offer. In the 1930s, rockets were all the rage in Germany, the focus both of scientists hoping to fly into space and of the German armed forces, looking to circumvent the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles. One of the key figures in this period was Wernher von Braun, an engineer who designed the rockets that became the devastating V-2. As the war came to its chaotic conclusion, von Braun escaped from the ruins of Nazi Germany, and was taken to America where he began developing missiles for the US Army. Meanwhile, the US Air Force was looking ahead to a time when men would fly in space, and test pilots like Neil Armstrong were flying cutting-edge, rocket-powered aircraft in the thin upper atmosphere. Breaking the Chains of Gravity tells the story of America's nascent space program, its scientific advances, its personalities and the rivalries it caused between the various arms of the US military. At this point getting a man in space became a national imperative, leading to the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, otherwise known as NASA.

Fifty Years in Chains: Or, the Life of an American Slave (1859) was an abridged and unauthorized reprint of the earlier Slavery in the United States (1836). In the narratives, Ball describes his experiences as a slave, including the uncertainty of slave life and the ways in which the slaves are forced to suffer inhumane conditions. He recounts the qualities of his various masters and the ways in which his fortune depended on their temperament. As slave narrative scholar William L. Andrews has noted, Ball's oft-repeated narrative directly influenced the manner and matter of later fugitive slave.

Spiritual chains are terrible things. It is gross stupidity to misjudge the evil wisdom of our foe. Satan will not hesitate to employ any weakness in our lives. The enemy has repackaged his chains to make them look innocent and attractive. Until you discren, diagnose, determine and destroy these masquerading chains and convenants, bondages will remain in place. Salvation does not exempt anyone from the battles of life. It only equips to win them. Until you hate these evil chains with perfect hatred and become violent against them, they will continue to harass, torment and destroy. However, anyone who loves his/her chains would remain in bondage. This book is an essential spiritual warfare manual for all Christians in this end time.

All of us, at times, encounter heartache, death, challenges, failures, disappointments, and other trials. How do you overcome these difficulties? Do you hold onto your hidden and silent issues? At what moment will you no longer internalize your doubts and fears, your failures and unforgiveness, your pain and brokenness? Holding onto painful problems indefinitely will not add value or meaning to your life. In Encouragement for Those Who Suffer in Silence, author Rev. Dr. LaRuth E. Lockhart addresses common issues often held in secret by many, challenges that can cause you to become broken and to suffer in silence. She communicates that you can’t receive comfort until you face and admit what ails you. You must let go and let God have control of every aspect of your life. He’s the God of all healing, comfort, and restoration. Using her personal experience of suffering silently, and with the word of God as her source, Dr. LaRuth encourages you to give voice to the silent issues that bind you and to graciously receive healing for your pain and restoration through Jesus Christ the savior.