Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days

"Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days" by Annie L. Burton is a true story about the author's life as a child with enslaved parents in the South during the Civil War period. Burton reflects on her early years, sharing what it was like to be a kid in such a difficult time, including playing with both white and black children, unaware of the struggles around her. The story tells about her family's fight to survive, highlighting the lack of supplies for enslaved families and the ever-present fear of being torn apart through slave sales. Burton also paints a picture of important cultural moments and the difficult times faced by everyone as the war ended. As she moves from being enslaved to being free, she shares the confusion and challenges her family faced as they learned how to live on their own while dealing with the lasting effects of the past. Burton's memories create a vibrant retelling of her childhood, helping us understand the history of slavery and how it affected families and who they were as people.