Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky Containing an Account of His Three Escapes, in 1839, 1846, and 1848

"Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky" by J. D. Green is a deeply personal story about the author's life as a slave, his painful experiences, and his courageous quests for freedom. The book opens by exploring J.D. Green's early years, showing us the cruel realities he faced as a child raised in slavery and his desperate longing for a life without chains. He shares heartbreaking memories, like when his mother was sold away, and he contrasts the difference between how he was treated and how white children were treated. Driven by the unfairness around him and the hope for a better future, Green decides to risk everything to escape, his story paints a vivid picture of the challenges and hopes for the people who struggled to break free from slavery.