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Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died. He was 76. Yeltsin was the first Russian president to be freely elected. And in the early 1990s, he was hailed as a bold political reformer. His support eroded over the years, both because of his public actions and his personal behavior.	former russian president boris yeltsin has died. he was. 76. yeltsin was the first russian president to be freely elected and in the early 1990s he was hailed. as a bold political reformer. his support eroded over the years, both because of his public, actions and. his personal	Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died. He was 76. Yeltsin was, the. first Russian president to be freely elected And in the early 1990s he was hailed as a bold political reformer His support eroded over the years both because of his public actions, and his personal	former russian president boris yeltsin has died. he was 76. yeltsin was the first russian president to be freely elected. and in the early 1990s, he was hailed as a bold political reformer. his support eroded over the years, both because of his public actions and his personal behavior.
Yeltsin presided over a Russia that saw the growth of democratic institutions and capitalist markets but suffered the looting of state industries as they were privatized.	yeltsin presided over a russia that saw the growth of democratic institutions and capitalist markets but suffered the looting of state industries as they were	Yeltsin presided over a Russia, that saw the; growth of democratic institutions and capitalist markets but suffered the looting of state industries as they, were	yeltsin presided over a russia that saw the growth of democratic institutions and capitalist markets but suffered the looting of state industries as they were privatized.
Yeltsin's successor, President Vladimir Putin, spoke late today on Russian television.	yeltsin's successor president, vladimir putin spoke. late today on russian	Yeltsin's successor President Vladimir Putin spoke late today on Russian	yeltsin's successor, president vladimir putin, spoke late today on russian television.
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A man passed away, Putin said, thanks to whom a whole new epic was born. A new democratic Russia was born, a free state open to the world, a state in which power truly belongs to the people.	a man. passed. away putin said thanks to whom a whole new epic was born a new democratic russia was born a free state open to, the world a, state, in which power. truly belongs to the	A. man passed away Putin said thanks to whom a whole new, epic was born A new democratic Russia was born a free state open to, the world a state in which power truly belongs. to the	a man passed away, putin said, thanks to whom a whole new epic was born. a new democratic russia was born, a free state open to the world, a state in which power truly belongs to the people.
The last Soviet president, Mikhail Gorbachev, today described Yeltsin as a person, and these are his words: "on whose shoulders are both great deeds for the country and serious errors."	the last soviet president mikhail gorbachev today described yeltsin as a person and these are his words: "on whose shoulders are both great deeds for the country and. serious	The last Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev today described Yeltsin as, a person and these are, his words: "on whose, shoulders are both great deeds for the country and; serious,	the last soviet president, mikhail gorbachev, today described yeltsin as a person, and these are his words: "on whose shoulders are both great deeds for the country and serious errors."
Just ahead, a view of Yeltsin's legacy from Strobe Talbott, the former Clinton administration adviser on Russia. First, NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on Yeltsin's career.	just ahead a view of yeltsin's legacy from strobe talbott the former clinton administration adviser on russia first npr's michele kelemen reports on yeltsin's	Just. ahead a view of Yeltsin's legacy from Strobe Talbott the, former Clinton administration adviser; on Russia First NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on Yeltsin's	just ahead, a view of yeltsin's legacy from strobe talbott, the former clinton administration adviser on russia. first, npr's michele kelemen reports on yeltsin's career.
There are some images of Boris Yeltsin that remain etched in our minds.	there are some images of boris yeltsin that remain etched in our	There are some images of Boris Yeltsin that remain etched in our	there are some images of boris yeltsin that remain etched in our minds.
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This is August 1991 - a vigorous Yeltsin leaps on a tank after a coup attempt by communist hardliners. Yeltsin tells the cheering crowd here that he had been fielding calls from around the world congratulating Russians for taking a stand for democracy.	this. is august 1991 - a vigorous, yeltsin leaps on a tank after a coup attempt by communist hardliners. yeltsin tells the cheering crowd here that he had been fielding calls from. around, the world congratulating russians for. taking a stand for	This is August 1991 - a; vigorous Yeltsin leaps on a tank after a coup attempt by communist, hardliners Yeltsin tells the cheering crowd here. that he. had been, fielding, calls from around the world congratulating Russians for taking a stand, for	this is august 1991 - a vigorous yeltsin leaps on a tank after a coup attempt by communist hardliners. yeltsin tells the cheering crowd here that he had been fielding calls from around the world congratulating russians for taking a stand for democracy.
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Within a few years, the world would come to see a different Yeltsin: his drunken bouts, as when he picked up a baton and started conducting a band during a trip to Germany. Then there were the repeated trips to the hospital, where Yeltsin recovered from heart bypass surgery, pneumonia, or, as the Kremlin often said, a ...	within a few years the world would come to see a different yeltsin: his drunken bouts as. when he picked up a baton and started, conducting a, band during a trip to germany then there were the repeated. trips to the hospital where yeltsin recovered from heart bypass surgery pneumonia or as, the kremlin often said a sim...	Within a few years the world would come to see a different Yeltsin: his, drunken bouts as when he picked up a baton and started conducting a band during a. trip to Germany Then there were the repeated trips to the hospital; where Yeltsin recovered from. heart. bypass surgery pneumonia or as, the Kremlin often said a si...	within a few years, the world would come to see a different yeltsin: his drunken bouts, as when he picked up a baton and started conducting a band during a trip to germany. then there were the repeated trips to the hospital, where yeltsin recovered from heart bypass surgery, pneumonia, or, as the kremlin often said, a ...
One constant in Yeltsin's life was his keen sense of political drama. He knew how to grab headlines. It was fitting, then, that he chose the last day of 1999 to tell the world he was quitting politics.	one constant in yeltsin's life was his keen sense of political drama he knew how to grab headlines it was fitting, then that he chose the last day of 1999 to; tell the world he was quitting	One constant in. Yeltsin's life was, his keen sense of political drama He knew how to grab headlines It was fitting then that he chose the last day of 1999 to tell the world he was quitting	one constant in yeltsin's life was his keen sense of political drama. he knew how to grab headlines. it was fitting, then, that he chose the last day of 1999 to tell the world he was quitting politics.
(Through translator) I am leaving. I'm stepping down before my time. I understand that I have to do this. Russia must enter the new millennium with new politicians, new faces and intelligent, strong and energetic people. Those of us who have been in power for many years must go.	(through translator) i am leaving i'm, stepping, down before my time i understand that i have to do this russia must. enter. the new millennium, with new; politicians new faces and intelligent. strong and energetic people those of us who, have been, in power for many years must	(Through translator) I am leaving I'm stepping down before my; time I understand that I, have to do this Russia must enter the new millennium with new, politicians new faces and intelligent, strong and energetic people Those of us who; have been in power for many years must	(through translator) i am leaving. i'm stepping down before my time. i understand that i have to do this. russia must enter the new millennium with new politicians, new faces and intelligent, strong and energetic people. those of us who have been in power for many years must go.
By the time he made that speech, Boris Yeltsin looked much like the old, stiff Soviet leaders of the past. He had trouble speaking and walking. His family and close advisers were accused of taking kickbacks, and he was blamed for allowing a small group of influential oligarchs to rob the country. Biographer Lilia Shevt...	by the time he made that speech boris yeltsin looked much like, the old stiff soviet leaders, of the past he had trouble speaking and walking his family and close advisers were accused of taking kickbacks and. he was blamed for. allowing, a, small group of influential oligarchs to rob the country biographer lilia shevt...	By the time he made that speech Boris Yeltsin looked much like the old, stiff Soviet leaders of the, past, He had trouble speaking, and walking, His family and close. advisers were accused of taking kickbacks and he was blamed for allowing a small group of influential oligarchs to rob the country Biographer Lilia Shevt...	by the time he made that speech, boris yeltsin looked much like the old, stiff soviet leaders of the past. he had trouble speaking and walking. his family and close advisers were accused of taking kickbacks, and he was blamed for allowing a small group of influential oligarchs to rob the country. biographer lilia shevt...
He began as a terminator of the Soviet system. He began as a great leader. But how he finished? He ended being a helpless, inadequate, pathetic old man, hostage of the closed Kremlin entourage and of his own family - a kind of a puppet on a string manipulated by his daughter, a very dramatic and even tragic personality...	he began as a terminator of the soviet system he began as a great leader but how he finished? he ended being a helpless inadequate pathetic, old man hostage of the closed kremlin, entourage and of, his own family - a kind of a puppet on a string manipulated by his daughter a very dramatic and even, tragic,	He began as a terminator of the Soviet system He began as a great leader But how he; finished? He ended being a, helpless inadequate pathetic old man. hostage, of the closed Kremlin entourage and of his own family - a kind of a puppet on a string manipulated by his daughter a very dramatic and even tragic	he began as a terminator of the soviet system. he began as a great leader. but how he finished? he ended being a helpless, inadequate, pathetic old man, hostage of the closed kremlin entourage and of his own family - a kind of a puppet on a string manipulated by his daughter, a very dramatic and even tragic personality...
Boris Yeltsin, a construction boss from the central region of Sverdlovsk, spent much of his early career rising through the ranks of the Communist Party. He moved to Moscow in 1985 but soon fell out with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Yeltsin lost his party rank and then went on to enter parliament on a populist plat...	boris yeltsin, a construction boss from the central region of sverdlovsk spent much of his; early career rising through the ranks of, the communist party he. moved to moscow in 1985 but soon fell out with soviet leader mikhail gorbachev yeltsin lost his party rank and, then went on to enter parliament, on a populist	Boris Yeltsin. a construction boss from the. central region of Sverdlovsk spent much of, his early, career rising through the ranks of the Communist Party He moved to Moscow in 1985 but soon fell out with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Yeltsin lost his party rank and then went on to enter parliament on a populist.	boris yeltsin, a construction boss from the central region of sverdlovsk, spent much of his early career rising through the ranks of the communist party. he moved to moscow in 1985 but soon fell out with soviet leader mikhail gorbachev. yeltsin lost his party rank and then went on to enter parliament on a populist plat...
In 1991, he became Russia's first democratically elected president and oversaw the dismantling of the Soviet Union. But his democratic credentials were quickly tested. By 1993, Yeltsin's political battle with parliament turned violent.	in. 1991, he became russia's first democratically elected president and oversaw. the dismantling, of, the soviet union but. his democratic. credentials were quickly tested, by 1993, yeltsin's political battle with parliament turned	In 1991, he became Russia's first, democratically elected president and oversaw the dismantling. of the Soviet Union But his, democratic credentials were quickly tested By 1993, Yeltsin's political battle, with parliament turned	in 1991, he became russia's first democratically elected president and oversaw the dismantling of the soviet union. but his democratic credentials were quickly tested. by 1993, yeltsin's political battle with parliament turned violent.
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When lawmakers barricaded themselves in parliament refusing Yeltsin's attempt to disband the Soviet-era body, Yeltsin ordered in the tanks. The White House, as the parliament building was called, was blackened. Scores of protesters died in the violence.	when lawmakers; barricaded themselves, in, parliament refusing yeltsin's attempt to disband the soviet-era body yeltsin. ordered in the tanks the white house as the parliament building; was called was blackened scores; of protesters died in the.	When lawmakers barricaded themselves in parliament refusing Yeltsin's attempt to disband the Soviet-era body Yeltsin ordered in the tanks The White House as, the parliament building was called was blackened Scores of protesters died in the	when lawmakers barricaded themselves in parliament refusing yeltsin's attempt to disband the soviet-era body, yeltsin ordered in the tanks. the white house, as the parliament building was called, was blackened. scores of protesters died in the violence.
Later, Yeltsin sent troops to quell a separatist movement in Chechnya. The defense minister had predicted a quick victory, but what Yeltsin got instead was a two-year war that Moscow lost. Tens of thousands were killed. Russian troops returned to Chechnya in 1999 just before Yeltsin left office.	later yeltsin sent troops to quell a separatist movement in, chechnya the defense minister had predicted a quick victory but. what yeltsin got instead was a two-year. war that moscow lost tens of thousands were killed russian troops returned to chechnya. in 1999 just before yeltsin left	Later, Yeltsin sent troops to quell a separatist movement in Chechnya The defense minister had predicted. a quick victory but what Yeltsin got instead was a two-year war that Moscow lost Tens of thousands were killed Russian troops returned; to Chechnya in 1999 just before Yeltsin left	later, yeltsin sent troops to quell a separatist movement in chechnya. the defense minister had predicted a quick victory, but what yeltsin got instead was a two-year war that moscow lost. tens of thousands were killed. russian troops returned to chechnya in 1999 just before yeltsin left office.
In an interview about his memoirs, Boris Yeltsin called Chechnya his biggest mistake.	in an interview about his memoirs boris yeltsin called chechnya his, biggest	In. an interview. about his memoirs Boris Yeltsin called, Chechnya his biggest	in an interview about his memoirs, boris yeltsin called chechnya his biggest mistake.
(Through translator) Of course, nobody can lift the burden of responsibility for Chechnya from me. That responsibility, the grief of so many mothers and fathers, can't be lifted from my shoulders.	(through translator) of course nobody can lift the burden of responsibility for chechnya from me that, responsibility, the grief of, so many mothers and fathers can't be lifted from my	(Through translator) Of. course nobody can lift the burden of responsibility for Chechnya from me That responsibility the grief of so many mothers. and fathers can't be lifted from my	(through translator) of course, nobody can lift the burden of responsibility for chechnya from me. that responsibility, the grief of so many mothers and fathers, can't be lifted from my shoulders.
Mindful of his legacy, Yeltsin often tried to highlight his successes, saying he put Russia on a path toward democracy and helped Russia maintain its place in the world. But as he left office, he acknowledged his failures.	mindful of; his legacy. yeltsin often tried to highlight his successes. saying he put russia on a path toward democracy, and helped russia maintain its place in the world but as he left office he acknowledged his	Mindful of his legacy Yeltsin often tried to highlight his successes saying he, put Russia on a path toward democracy and helped Russia maintain. its place in, the; world But as he, left, office he acknowledged his	mindful of his legacy, yeltsin often tried to highlight his successes, saying he put russia on a path toward democracy and helped russia maintain its place in the world. but as he left office, he acknowledged his failures.
(Through translator) I want to ask your forgiveness for the fact that our dreams didn't come true. Things that seemed simple turned out to be excruciatingly difficult. Forgive me for the fact that I did not live up to the hopes of many, that we could move forward in one fell swoop from a gray, totalitarian and stagnant...	(through translator) i want to ask your forgiveness for, the fact, that our dreams didn't. come true things that; seemed simple turned out to be excruciatingly difficult forgive me for the fact that i did not live. up to the hopes of many that we could move forward in one fell swoop from a gray totalitarian and stagnan...	(Through translator) I want to ask your forgiveness for the fact that our dreams didn't, come true Things that seemed simple turned out to be excruciatingly difficult Forgive me for the fact. that I did not, live up to the. hopes of many that we could move forward in one fell swoop, from a gray totalitarian and stagnan...	(through translator) i want to ask your forgiveness for the fact that our dreams didn't come true. things that seemed simple turned out to be excruciatingly difficult. forgive me for the fact that i did not live up to the hopes of many, that we could move forward in one fell swoop from a gray, totalitarian and stagnant...
Boris Yeltsin quickly faded from the scene after retirement, secluded in his government mansion outside Moscow. Some of his accomplishments also faded quickly. The free press he proudly promoted was muzzled, and the Kremlin asserted control over independent television stations. Historians are still debating Yeltsin's l...	boris yeltsin quickly faded from the scene after retirement secluded in his government, mansion outside moscow some of his. accomplishments also faded quickly, the free press, he proudly promoted was muzzled and. the kremlin asserted control over independent television stations. historians are still debating. yeltsin's...	Boris Yeltsin quickly faded from the scene after retirement secluded in. his government. mansion outside Moscow Some of his accomplishments also faded quickly The free press he proudly promoted was muzzled and the Kremlin asserted control. over independent television stations Historians are still debating Yeltsin's leg...	boris yeltsin quickly faded from the scene after retirement, secluded in his government mansion outside moscow. some of his accomplishments also faded quickly. the free press he proudly promoted was muzzled, and the kremlin asserted control over independent television stations. historians are still debating yeltsin's l...
Biographer Lilia Shevtsova says Yeltsin was full of paradoxes.	biographer lilia shevtsova says yeltsin was full of	Biographer Lilia Shevtsova says Yeltsin, was full of	biographer lilia shevtsova says yeltsin was full of paradoxes.
He had this control. It's a contradiction, I think. He belonged to the past, and at the same time, he symbolized the future. And, of course, he was torn between these two alternatives. That's why he was so good at dismantling the Soviet system. And that's why he was so bad at building a new system.	he had; this control it's a contradiction i think he, belonged to the past and at the same time he symbolized the future. and of course he was, torn, between these two alternatives that's why he was, so good at dismantling the soviet system and, that's why he was so bad at building a new	He had this, control It's a contradiction, I, think He belonged to the past and at the same time he symbolized, the, future And of course he was torn between these two alternatives That's why he. was so good at dismantling the, Soviet system And that's why he was so bad at building a, new	he had this control. it's a contradiction, i think. he belonged to the past, and at the same time, he symbolized the future. and, of course, he was torn between these two alternatives. that's why he was so good at dismantling the soviet system. and that's why he was so bad at building a new system.
And without a new legal framework firmly in place, it was easier for his appointed successor, Vladimir Putin, to reassert control over the country's resources and civil society.	and without, a new legal framework firmly in place it was easier for his appointed successor vladimir putin to reassert control over the country's resources and, civil	And, without a new legal. framework firmly in place it was easier for his appointed successor Vladimir Putin, to reassert control over the country's resources and civil	and without a new legal framework firmly in place, it was easier for his appointed successor, vladimir putin, to reassert control over the country's resources and civil society.
Michele Kelemen, NPR News.	michele kelemen, npr	Michele. Kelemen NPR	michele kelemen, npr news.
Professor Winter, you've said that - I think many people know that slavery has been practiced throughout history, but you said that American slave narratives are unique in world history. What does this work do for us that other forms of literature do not do?	professor. winter, you've said that - i think many people know that slavery has been practiced throughout history but you said that american, slave narratives are unique, in world history what does this work do for us that other forms of literature do not	Professor Winter, you've said that - I think many people know that slavery has. been practiced. throughout history but you said that American slave narratives are unique in world history What does. this work do for us. that other forms of literature do not	professor winter, you've said that - i think many people know that slavery has been practiced throughout history, but you said that american slave narratives are unique in world history. what does this work do for us that other forms of literature do not do?
As W.E.B. Du Bois said, there is no story as dramatic and powerful as the story of somebody who has been enslaved and survived that experience and lived to tell the tale. If you look at the history of the English novel, we see many powerful stories of people who suffered and triumphed, but nothing is as dramatic, as po...	as w.e.b du bois said there, is no story as dramatic and powerful as the story of somebody who has been enslaved and survived that experience and lived to tell the tale if you look at the history, of the english novel we see many powerful stories of people who suffered and triumphed but, nothing is as dramatic as power...	As W.E.B Du Bois said there is no story as dramatic and. powerful as the story of somebody who has been enslaved and survived that experience and lived to tell the tale If you look at the history of the English novel we see many powerful stories of people who suffered and triumphed but nothing is as dramatic as, powerf...	as w.e.b. du bois said, there is no story as dramatic and powerful as the story of somebody who has been enslaved and survived that experience and lived to tell the tale. if you look at the history of the english novel, we see many powerful stories of people who suffered and triumphed, but nothing is as dramatic, as po...
Do people understand that this work was, in fact - that these were first-person accounts? I mean, you can imagine that people who had no exposure to these practices might not want to believe it.	do people understand that this work was in. fact - that these were first-person accounts? i mean you can imagine that people who had no exposure to these practices might. not want to believe	Do people understand that this work was in fact - that, these were first-person accounts? I, mean you can imagine that people who. had no exposure to these practices might not want to believe	do people understand that this work was, in fact - that these were first-person accounts? i mean, you can imagine that people who had no exposure to these practices might not want to believe it.
Even with the most documented events in history, like, say, the Holocaust, there are people who are going to deny what they don't care and don't want to believe. And because slavery was a very political and divisive institution, there were always people who denied the credibility of the people who told their stories. B...	even. with the most documented events, in history like say the holocaust there are people who are going to deny what they don't care and don't, want, to believe and because slavery was a very political and divisive institution there were always people who denied the credibility of the, people who told their stories but...	Even with the most documented events in history, like say the Holocaust there are people who are going to deny, what they don't, care and, don't. want to believe And because slavery was a very political and divisive institution there were always people who denied the credibility of the people who told their stories But...	even with the most documented events in history, like, say, the holocaust, there are people who are going to deny what they don't care and don't want to believe. and because slavery was a very political and divisive institution, there were always people who denied the credibility of the people who told their stories. b...
Rhonda Brace, what about you? Your ancestor Jeffrey Brace wrote one of the first narratives in English by an enslaved person. What did it mean to you when you discovered this connection - that this history was there?	rhonda brace what about you? your ancestor jeffrey brace wrote one, of the first narratives in english by an enslaved person what did it mean to you when you discovered this connection, - that this history was	Rhonda, Brace what about you? Your ancestor Jeffrey Brace wrote one of the first. narratives in English by an enslaved person What, did it mean to, you when, you discovered this connection - that this history, was,	rhonda brace, what about you? your ancestor jeffrey brace wrote one of the first narratives in english by an enslaved person. what did it mean to you when you discovered this connection - that this history was there?
You know, finally, it helped me to connect myself to Africa. I can only trace my family history to Saint Albans, Vt. So I kind of embraced the idea that my family, my lineages is connected to another land. It gave me more of who I am once I discovered the narrative of Jeffrey Brace.	you know finally it helped. me to connect myself, to africa i can only trace my family history to saint albans, vt so i kind of embraced the idea that my family my lineages is connected to another land. it gave me more of who i am once i discovered the narrative of jeffrey	You know finally it helped me to connect myself to Africa I can only trace. my family history to Saint, Albans Vt; So I kind of; embraced the idea that my family my lineages is connected to another. land It gave me; more of who I am once I discovered the narrative of Jeffrey	you know, finally, it helped me to connect myself to africa. i can only trace my family history to saint albans, vt. so i kind of embraced the idea that my family, my lineages is connected to another land. it gave me more of who i am once i discovered the narrative of jeffrey brace.
Professor Winter, do you want to pick up the story there?	professor winter do you want to, pick up the story	Professor Winter. do you, want to. pick up the story	professor winter, do you want to pick up the story there?
It's an amazing story. So Jeffrey Brace grew up in a village in Africa, probably in the area now called Mali. When he turned 16, he was went with 13 16-year-old boys to celebrate their birthday. They went swimming in a river. And all the sudden, the river was rounded by dogs and slave traders. Two escaped. The other 11...	it's an amazing story. so jeffrey brace grew up in a village in africa probably in the area now called mali when he turned 16, he was went with 13 16-year-old boys to celebrate their birthday they went swimming in a river and all the sudden the river was rounded by dogs and slave traders two. escaped the other, 11 were...	It's an amazing story So Jeffrey Brace grew, up in a village in Africa probably in the area now called Mali When he turned 16, he was went with 13 16-year-old boys to celebrate their, birthday They went swimming in a river And all, the sudden the river was rounded, by dogs, and slave traders Two escaped The other 11 we...	it's an amazing story. so jeffrey brace grew up in a village in africa, probably in the area now called mali. when he turned 16, he was went with 13 16-year-old boys to celebrate their birthday. they went swimming in a river. and all the sudden, the river was rounded by dogs and slave traders. two escaped. the other 11...
Regina Mason, let's go to you. Your ancestor William Grimes was one of the originators of the slave narrative. You published a new edition of his writing in 2008. How did you come across this? And if you can even remember, what was it like for you when you discovered this?	regina mason let's go to you your ancestor. william grimes was one of the originators of the slave, narrative you published a new edition of, his writing in 2008. how did you; come across this? and if you, can even remember what was it like for you when you discovered	Regina Mason let's go to you Your ancestor William Grimes was. one of the originators of the slave narrative You published a new edition of, his writing in 2008. How did you come, across this? And if you can even remember what was it, like for you when you. discovered	regina mason, let's go to you. your ancestor william grimes was one of the originators of the slave narrative. you published a new edition of his writing in 2008. how did you come across this? and if you can even remember, what was it like for you when you discovered this?
It made such a huge impact on me. I literally could not hold my body up. I can remember just weeping to make this connection because if you read the man's story, he talks about such horrid abuse. He wrote about slavery in a way that I had never - or was never - prepared for. And so with his mindset that he was capable ...	it. made such a huge. impact on me i literally could not hold my body up i can remember just weeping to make this connection because if you read the man's story he talks about such, horrid abuse he wrote. about slavery in a way that i, had never. - or was never - prepared for and so with his mindset, that, he was capab...	It made such a huge impact on me I literally could not hold my body up, I can remember just weeping to make this connection because. if you read, the, man's; story he talks about such horrid abuse He wrote about slavery in a way that I had never - or was never - prepared for And so with his mindset that he was capable ...	it made such a huge impact on me. i literally could not hold my body up. i can remember just weeping to make this connection because if you read the man's story, he talks about such horrid abuse. he wrote about slavery in a way that i had never - or was never - prepared for. and so with his mindset that he was capable ...